The Staff of the Month for September were announced at our Children’s Program’s October Community Meeting. Our staff nominate ‘Staff of the Month’ who have gone above and beyond. Whether it be working with the students or supporting their colleagues, nominees selected are hardworking, caring, and exemplify Latham’s core values. In September, our Children’s…
In the latest LivingHealthy with PWS Podcast (PWS University 21), Patrice Carroll and Elizabeth Roof chat with Katrina Kozak about why they love working with the Prader-Willi syndrome population, the importance of buy-in when creating a successful environment for someone diagnosed with PWS, and the significance of empathy versus sympathy. It is important to listen…
Latham Centers’ latest quarterly LivingHealthy with PWS newsletter is packed with inspiring agency highlights. Created by Latham’s Admissions & Outreach team, the electronic newsletter is sent to friends and families in the Prader-Willi syndrome community near and far. Our articles celebrate Latham staff, students, residents, and families – and our mission in action. Volume 19…
Caption: Meghan Foley, Director of Education, makes Thanksgiving extra fun and poses with student on Thanksgiving Day, 2021 Patrice Carroll and Monique Williams offer Lunch with Latham: Planning for the Holidays from 12:30-1:30 pm EST Thursday, November 10. Latham Centers’ Prader-Willi syndrome webinar series is offered via Zoom. In this first session, Monique Williams (Director…
Our educational team’s fun fall outings and outstanding on-campus activities continue to impress our Latham Community. The Amazing Animals Exhibit came to the students on campus, and the students explored off-campus to learn about sharks at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Shark Center in Chatham. Director of Education Meghan Foley said students had a…
Our staff and students look forward to Latham Centers’ Halloween festivities on campus every year. Multiple Children’s Program departments plan activities that create a safe and fun holiday centered on spending time with friends. On Friday, October 28th, the students participated in the Halloween Parade across campus, where staff volunteers hosted stations ranging from the…
The Halloween event put on by our Adult Services Team on Friday was the greatest! Residential Manager Bethany Franklin called the spooky event “one for the books,” adding, “We danced, partied, laughed, and most importantly, we were together another year!” It was great to see staff and our individuals mingling and enjoying picture-taking with their…
Latham Centers would like to thank all the generous sponsors who supported our Charity Golf Classic this year. We had many returning sponsors as well as new organizations who joined in. The money raised from sponsorships is a critical portion of the total amount brought in for the tournament – our largest annual…
We’re excited to launch a new Latham Centers PWS Webinar Series! Members of Latham Centers’ Outreach Team often talk with families about topics related to Prader-Willi syndrome, such as planning for the winter holidays, ADLs and hygiene, transitioning to adulthood, and psychiatric issues. Additionally, at conferences and meetings, parents often ask about topics like planning…
Special Olympics practices and meets have always been a time of fun and fitness at Latham Centers. Residential Activities Coordinator Danny Anderson has taken a leadership role with Special Olympics at our Children’s Campus, and the teamwork, healthy competition, and consistent fitness is such a joy to watch! “I see students out on the field…
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.
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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.