What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small children possibly caught dipping into church donations (7)" mean?

The definition is "Small children possibly". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). C (synonym="caught") in TITHES (synonym="church donations") = TITCHES; definition: "Small children possibly" The answer is TITCHES.

Small children possibly caught dipping into church donations (7)

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