Many kids with PWS latch on to favorite objects and/or themes, such as a particular animated character or celebrity. There is nothing wrong with this and in many cases, it is developmentally appropriate. Be aware that if you notice your child only being able to complete a task when it involves something connected to their…
Latham Centers invites you to tee up for our 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster. The tournament is Latham’s largest annual fundraising event, drawing golfers from Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and beyond. All proceeds will support Latham’s therapeutic programs and services at…
By Brittni Meins, Residential Supervisor Horse care for our students at Latham is so beneficial. It is well known that riding helps stimulate brain activity and sensory receptors. Moreover, it is very calming for people with different abilities. When serving as a staff for the students at Emerald Hollow Farm, it is inspiring to see…
Three of our cherished Latham Hawks created quite a buzz about Latham Centers on Willow Street yesterday! Enthusiastic Latham mascots served as greeters at our first-ever Job Fair outside Latham’s offices at 259 Willow Street in Yarmouth Port, and we met some fantastic job candidates! Video clips of Children’s Program Supervisors Rob and Patti are…
Our Latham Landscapers are working hard in the Herb Garden and Greenhouse! We’re so grateful to staff for sharing this peek of the vocational endeavors going on “behind the hedge” at the Latham School campus. Students are looking forward to showing off the final product! Thanks to all for spreading the word about growing a career at Latham…
Learning about life at Latham in the words of our students is a wonder to behold! Director of National Outreach Katrina Fryklund recently interviewed Joselyn for our Living Healthy with Prader-Willi Syndrome podcast, and it’s now live! Joselyn is a student at Latham Centers who continues to make strides, achieve her goals, and be honored…
Our Program and Human Resources teams are getting ready for an especially festive outdoor Job Fair at Latham Centers’ new Yarmouth Port offices next week! The Job Fair will run from 10 – 4 on Monday, August 16th, rain or shine. Canopy tents will be set up in the parking area, the Latham Hawks…
On August 4th, the Latham Hawks played an incredible dodgeball game against the Children’s Program Staff. Despite the light rain, Latham students said the game MUST go on and charged out to the field at 3:30, excited and prepared. Not surprisingly, the students beat the staff 3-0. Danny Anderson, Residential Activities Coordinator, said the student…
Latham Board member and “Gasp” rider Jo-Ellen Erickson invites you to join Team Latham! She’s taking on the challenge of The Gasp fundraising ride again this year and says, “We’d love to have you!” Jo-Ellen is getting ready to ride again this year in support of the students, residents, and staff at Latham. “It’s Jo-Ellen…
We’re staying hydrated and having some fun! The “Water Bottle Shake” video shows some SWEET staff swag and heartfelt message of appreciation. In keeping with our food-secure campus, custom clear-blue #LathamStrong water bottles were given to staff last week. “Latham Centers has the best staff ever! …Our students are able to thrive because of staff like…
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.