Kids of prisoners get holiday gift

A Catholic program reunites children with incarcerated moms for a Christmas party

By Pat Gee

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 03, 2011

~~<p>For a few short hours, children who haven't seen their mothers for months, even years, will try to forget the prison bars that separate them and celebrate Christmas together, thanks to a Catholic program known as Star Light, Star Bright!</p>
<p>For the second straight year, a party complete with Santa and gifts for each child will be held Dec. 10 at the Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua.</p>
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For a few short hours, children who haven't seen their mothers for months, even years, will try to forget the prison bars that separate them and celebrate Christmas together, thanks to a Catholic program known as Star Light, Star Bright!

For the second straight year, a party complete with Santa and gifts for each child will be held Dec. 10 at the Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua. Login for more...