We’re happy to recognize three Children’s team members who received “Staff of the Month” awards for August. Residential Director Gina Sheehan highlighted the award recipients’ excellence: Krystal Ketler, Residential Behavior Specialist: Krystal works every shift, and she is always willing to help out. Krystal’s energy is positive and contagious. She motivates the students to participate…
People with Prader-Willi syndrome have different GI systems than a typical person. Where food that we eat is processed and moved through our stomach in a matter of a few hours, sometimes in the person with PWS this process takes far longer. This is called slow gastric motility. When someone has slow gastric motility, it can cause…
We wish our Director of Leadership and Growth the very best as he embarks on the next chapter in his career. Before leaving to take on a new leadership role with a fortunate human services organization in New Hampshire, Tim Vaughan shares some of the lessons he has learned while working with Latham students, adult…
The Masonic Angel Foundation graciously donated school supplies to our students again this year, and Principal Brittni Taylor said the students loved arriving to their classrooms on the first day and seeing the new materials assembled at their desks. “It really symbolizes a fresh start, all while bringing so much positivity to the new…
Back-to-school smiles: It was a memorable first day back on Thursday for Latham School students. We’ll share more highlights from Children’s Services this week.
Chad Simmons of Mashpee will ride in the Last Gasp bike ride next weekend to benefit Latham Centers. The retired military veteran has a long history of giving, but he only recently learned about Latham and committed to supporting our non-profit through the Sandwich-to-Provincetown ride. Chad has participated in many charity events for military…
Betty Gray has been a cherished member of Latham Centers’ Human Resources team for more than a decade, and virtually every prospective employee learns about our mission and what makes Latham special from Betty. Here are just a few glimpses of Latham through her eyes: What is your favorite memory at Latham so far?…
Latham Centers welcomes two new members to our Board of Directors: Amy Carroll of Barnstable and Kathryn Earle of Cohasset. Ms. Carroll graduated from Colby-Sawyer College with a degree in Child Development, and holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. She has worked with students with special needs for more than fifteen years;…
With the devastation happening in Texas this week, it is a good time to evaluate your emergency preparedness. It is never easy to prepare for emergency, and adding a family member with Prader-Willi syndrome to the mix makes it that much harder. Here are four tips: Medications – It is best to have an extra month…
Pictured above: Katrina with long-time Latham donor and friend Dr. Russell Boles at our 2017 Year-End Celebration When Latham Centers’ Katrina Fryklund was honored as Campus Supervisor of the Week recently, she graciously penned an open letter to her colleagues to thank them and recognize their efforts. Katrina’s heartfelt message follows: “My name is Katrina…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.