One favorite activity for many of our Adult Program participants (and staff, too) is creating art together. These photos from over the summer offer another wonderful (and colorful) glimpse into life at Latham Centers.
Having a predictable schedule decreases anxiety, promotes focus and attention, and allows for the person with Prader-Willi syndrome to navigate easily through their day. A daily routine and schedule does not mean that every day needs to be exactly the same, it simply means that the day’s events need to be reviewed ahead of time…
In our Children’s Program, with over forty students hailing from different parts of the country, it’s such a joy to learn about the “special something” that others enjoy about their holiday traditions. We like to celebrate a bit of everyone’s holiday. This year, for Hanukkah, Latham students came together with group games, celebrations, and a…
The Annual LathamWorks Craft Fair is always exciting for our staff, students, families, and network of supporters. The students work hard in their weekly programming to create crafts that folks have brought into their annual Christmas traditions. Katrina Kozak, our Director of National Outreach, said that some of her favorite holiday decorations have come from…
Holidays are always fun on the Latham Centers campus; we all enjoy the organized yet fun shift away from the routine. On Thanksgiving Thursday, students participated in fun residential activities including Turkey Crafts and Turkey Photoshoots with our very own Latham Turkey. They also decorated their suites and took part in a special meal: turkey,…
Our Annual Staff Awards Ceremony was beyond inspiring; honoring our colleagues for their exceptional efforts this past year meant so much to all of us at Latham Centers. We’ll share highlights from the ceremony in this multi-part Staff Spotlight series, beginning with this heartfelt congratulations to every nominee. President and CEO Anne McManus opened our…
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global movement which unites countries around the world by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another. We’d like to express sincere gratitude to our community for supporting Latham Centers! For more than 50 years, we have worked together to build brighter futures for children and adults with complex…
Our Latham Hawks flag football team played in the Special Olympics games at Raynham High School recently. The trip is always fun for staff and students. In the first game, the Hawks went against the Heller’s Angels Eagles, and the ending game result was a tie, 24 to 24. In the second game against the…
Our Children’s Program raffled off and handed out 20 turkeys for staff to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in style. In an email announcing the raffle, Director of Children’s Services Gerry Pouliot said, “We are incredibly thankful for everything this team has done this year…we are Latham Strong!” Latham Centers staff have been more than just…
Congratulations to Andrea, Beau and Sylvia, Matt O. and Matt L., and Leona for winning awards in the 2021 Halloween Costume Contest in our Adult Program! Assistant Director of Adult Services Ben Mundy said it was a great day for residents and staff alike: “COVID-19 has caused us to rethink so many aspects of our…
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.