It’s a pleasure to share some of the happy faces at Latham on our first day of the 2018-2019 school year! Pictured are the Latham School teaching staff and some of our students in their classrooms. Everyone is looking forward to a year ahead of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Next week, we’ll highlight some…
Cape Cod Broadcasting Media is helping us bring Latham Centers’ recruitment message to the airwaves! We started a new online campaign on CCB Media’s CapeCod.com in August and beginning this week on 99.9 WQRC, you might hear two familiar Latham voices talking about growing a career and making a difference at Latham. In the radio…
Christine Gillstrom Burgess of Dennis Port not only volunteers her time and talents as a member of Latham’s Board of Directors, she is also actively training and fundraising for the Last Gasp charity bike ride this month. Here, Chris shares “Why I Volunteer”: “Friends and colleagues often ask me why I became involved with Latham…
The gardens at Turning Mill, one of Latham’s adult residences, are spectacular. On this Labor Day holiday, Adult Services Residential Manager Stephen Lavallee would like to share this peaceful, inspiring image of the home with the greater Latham community: “This picture of the house and gardens that the ladies from Turning Mill have been caring…
It is such an honor to be at the 5th IPWSO International Caregivers’ Conference representing Latham Centers as well as the United States as the US delegate for IPWSO. Over 160 people from 26 countries come together every three years to create a best practices manual for caregivers and families worldwide. I will be leading…
On Saturday, August 25th, many of our Latham students enjoyed a day out in the sun at Breakwater Beach in Brewster for the End of the Year Extravaganza! The students were able to play football, swim, and socialize with their peers in the beautiful sunshine. Thanks to Chef Paul and the kitchen staff for…
Interns in the Children’s Program were presented with the “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award at last week’s community meeting to honor them for all their help this summer. Congratulations to award winners Colleen Macdonald, Andrew Menard, and Matthew O’Sullivan! Latham Centers wishes Colleen and Andrew good luck back at college for their senior year and welcomes…
A 30-minute photo session at Agway recently captured the essence of Latham Centers’ Vocational Services Program. Our goal was to take a few photos of Drew, a member of our Adult Services program who works at Agway, for a spot in the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) 2019 Calendar. Latham Centers is delighted to…
On race day, photos taken by Latham’s Falmouth Road Race Team Leader Diana Morgan and shared via social media helped our friends, family, and supporters feel a part of the excitement. In this post-race update, Diana reflects on her experience and shares her heartfelt appreciation: “The 46th running of the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday,…
I am heading to Munich this weekend for the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization’s Caregivers’ Conference. I have the honor of presenting a workshop on relationships and sexuality to caregivers from over 25 countries. As providers and caregivers, we have the unique responsibility to help those diagnosed with PWS to learn to make and maintain healthy…
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.