Adult One-to-One Counselor Philip DelHagen loves his job and looks forward to it every day. “For me, being able to support someone in need is a blessing,” Phil said. “I was fortunate enough to have people in my life when l was struggling who genuinely cared. Now I have that ability and chance to do…
Behavior Specialist Krystal Ketler knows how meaningful staff appreciation is at Latham, so she began asking students to name staff members they admire and why. Each week, she posts those names and comments on a residential whiteboard and shares the shout-outs with other staff members through Latham e-mail. Krystal said, “I want everyone to see…
Latham Centers is the fortunate beneficiary of a 220-mile cycling fundraiser organized and completed by Brendan Corliss, whose brother has been a resident at Latham since 1997. We announced his plans for the Strength Ride last month, and Brendan’s ride was a great success. His solo cycling journey began in Portland, Maine on…
Our Special Olympics football team, the Latham Hawks, began their season by attending their Qualifying Tournament at Taunton High School on Saturday, October 14th. The team took first place in their division, ending the day with one win and one tie. Special Olympics football is a unified sport, allowing two staff members to play on…
Ben Mundy joined the Adult Services team at Latham just a few months ago, but he has quickly taken on a motivator role for his colleagues. Like many staff members, Ben enjoys the vibrant atmosphere at Latham – no two days are alike! “I like to be challenged, I enjoy challenging others, and I enjoy…
We hosted a Memorial Tree Planting on campus Monday in honor of Bob Bernstein, a long-time Latham friend and parent who passed suddenly in January. For many years, Bob Bernstein served as co-chair of our annual Charity Golf Classic. Bob’s family was in attendance, and his son participated in the planting. Katrina Fryklund spoke on…
The Latham Players will share their talents in “Celebrating Ourselves,” the fall talent show presented by CapeCodCAN Saturday, October 21st, at 6 p.m. at Thirwood Place (237 North Main St., South Yarmouth). Admission is free, and it’s an opportunity to enjoy heartwarming performances by our Latham Players and individuals of all abilities. CapeCodCAN (Cape Cod…
Dylan asked to be featured in this week’s tip so he could help other students living with PWS who may be struggling. Dylan is a student who has grown more than I had ever hoped in the past few years. He is compassionate, loving, full of life, and always willing to help out a friend.…
Rabbi Yekusiel Alperowitz and his wife Devorah came to our Brewster campus last week and met with four Latham students who have Jewish backgrounds. They discussed Jewish traditions, including the recent high holidays and upcoming Sukkot celebrations. The students also participated in two craft projects (making an apple napkin holder for Rosh Hashanah and a…
Latham Centers’ staff and adult residents greeted countless visitors during the weekend-long Seaside Festival in Yarmouth. Despite periodic rain throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, inspiration was spread under the Latham canopy. While Latham’s adult crafters sold their creative handiwork, staff members shared information about our vocational pet care program and diverse career opportunities. The…
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.