Adult Services’ Mariel Chance will bike in the Sandwich-to-Provincetown Last Gasp for Latham

July 26, 2017

  Mariel Chance, Case Manager in our Adult Services program, is training and fundraising for Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ 26th annual Last Gasp bicycle race. The 62-mile race from Sandwich to Provincetown takes place on Sunday, September 17th. It is Mariel’s second year riding as a member of the Latham team. Latham Centers is one…

Staff Spotlight: Summer interns get hands-on experience in Special Education

July 25, 2017

  Children’s Services is thrilled to have three interns working on campus this summer. Assistant Principal Kara McDowell said they help our Children’s Program in a variety of ways. “We are able to modify our schedule to be more exciting during the summer for both students and our regular staff. It is always fun to…

Behavior specialists create Residential Fun Week for students

July 24, 2017

  Students enjoyed water games, T-ball, beach day, yoga, and other special events during last week’s “Residential Week of Fun” planned by behavior specialists. The week kicked off with “Sundae Funday” (July 16th), and students participated in a variety of outdoor activities including Water Games with Elyse, T-Ball with Dom, Sweet Jams with DJ Carlos,…

Tip of the Week: Road trip guidance

July 21, 2017

For many parents of children diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome, the road trip –that old family pastime – can be a daunting idea: What do we do about the food? My child is so dependent on his/her schedule, how could we possibly spend a day or days in the car How do we keep him/her occupied…

Run the August Falmouth Road Race with Team Latham!

July 21, 2017

  We’re looking for runners to join Latham Centers’ team in the Falmouth Road Race August 20th. If you’re ready to challenge yourself in the iconic 7-mile Cape Cod race and help fundraise to support our children and adult residents’ fitness programs, please sign up now! To learn about Team Latham, contact Katrina at kfryklund@lathamcenters.org,…

Staff Spotlight: For Jeffrey Furst, working in Latham’s Adult Services Program is about compassion and growth

July 20, 2017

  Residential Counselor Jeffrey Furst shares his thoughts about his favorite job: being a part of Latham Centers’ Adult Services team. What do you enjoy most about your job at Latham Centers? My entire career since I started working has been revolved around human services and helping unique individuals with whatever challenges life has set…

Brewster Whitecaps share two team members with Latham for the summer

July 19, 2017

Welcome, Brewster Whitecaps baseball players Tony Locey and Michael Curry, to our Maintenance team! The Whitecaps are part of the Cape Cod Baseball League, the premier amateur baseball league in the United States since 1885. Tony (pictured on the Latham School campus, left), Whitecaps pitcher, is from Columbus, Georgia, and studies engineering at the University…

Anthony’s Day: Latham graduate is honored for his “huge accomplishment”

July 17, 2017

Residential Director Gina Sheehan was among several Children’s Program leaders who spoke with pride about Anthony C. at his graduation ceremony last week.  Gina shared a story about when they met in 2012 upon her return to Latham as a clinician. She was thrilled to learn they would be working together.  “We spent countless earned…

TIP of the WEEK: Summertime fruity recipes

July 14, 2017

  Warmer temperatures are expected this week – these cool, tasty summer treats will help to beat the heat. Frozen Fruit Tart: A light but refreshing treat Buy or make a graham cracker crust. In a 9-inch pan, bake crust for 10 minutes. While the crust is baking, let light or sugar-free vanilla ice cream…

Ithaca College Graduate Lands Development Internship at Latham Centers

July 13, 2017

Gabby Gelbien fell in love with Latham’s mission and accepted a Development Associate internship position focused on the upcoming Charity Golf Classic. “I am a recent graduate of Ithaca College, and I joined Latham Centers because I was looking for a way to apply my communication skills in a positive way. I love how each…

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