MONTROSE, Colo. — Children who end up in the court system because of
abuse or neglect are often removed from their homes where, sadly, they
leave their belongings behind.A Mormon
church group recently presented handmade quilts, with matching pajamas,
to 10 children, from ages 6 months to 12 years, currently being helped
by Voices for Children, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates.)The
colorful quilts, in different designs and colors, were made by the
Relief Society of the Montrose Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day
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Saints.CASA Voices for Children Volunteer Coordinator Martha Cappanno
said: "The reactions from the children were priceless. One volunteer
reported a child being so excited because her quilt matched her room
perfectly."