Archive for January 2010
LATHAM PROFILES: Kelly McCarthy
Latham Profile for: Kelly McCarthyResidential Counselor for PWS studentsKelly has worked with PWS students on campus for two years. What do you enjoy most about your job? Kelly: “These amazing kids. They have such warm hearts. I love the moments when I can help them out of a crisis.” What skills are required to work…
Read MoreTake The Plunge…Support The Plungees
The Passion Plunge is a Special Olympics fundraiser that takes place annually. This year it is being held at Nantasket Beach in Hull and the Latham Hawks will be there. Your participation is vital in keeping our Special Olympics Program alive and well here at Latham. You can help in one of three ways… you…
Read MoreNursing Update
Latham will soon have RN coverage on campus Monday to Friday 7:30-9:00PM and Saturday and Sunday as well. The nurses provide assessment and treatment of the children’s medical needs. “If love can’t cure it, nurses can.” ~Author Unknown
Read MoreLatham Decides On Accreditation Through COA
Latham Centers, Inc. has made the decision to pursue accreditation from the Council on Accreditation. The council was established in 1977 by the Child Welfare League of America and Family Service of America (now the Alliance for Children and Families). More than 1500 private and public organizations that serve over 7,000,000 children, individuals, and families…
Read MoreWinter Bringing You Down…Check Out Our Spring Photos!
Some of our student’s photographs are posted on Flickr. Check them out by clicking HERE. Considering how cold and snowy it has been, now may be a good time to admire some of these photos taken last spring and summer. Latham was contacted by ICVolunteers to have students submit these photographs into an international Creative…
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