During the month of February students on campus were tasked with writing quotes. Students were inspired after learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s courageous and historic quotes in their classrooms; specifically, “I have decided to stick with LOVE. Hate is a great burden to bear.” Our students’ creative quotes range from equally as encouraging,…
Beads of sweat rolled down the smiling faces of our residents as they participated in a workout circuit last night at the Great Hill Residential Home. Jamie Hoffman, co-owner, and personal trainer of Fitness Revolution in Orleans, visited Latham Centers for the fourth time from 5:30-6:30 pm. Jamie and our residents have enjoyed working with…
Yesterday, you learned about State Senator Julian Cyr’s campus tour. We mentioned that he finished his Latham experience by attending Rachel’s graduation. This was not your typical graduation at it was attended by 17 family and community supporters, 47 friends from Latham Centers, Latham staff, and of course – Julian Cyr, Michael Mullen, and Jim…
When your child is in residential placement, holidays and school vacations can be challenging times. After a few days you start to wonder how you ever did this even though your child was home with you for most of their lives. This is normal. Don’t expect a perfectly smooth ride. House rules and school rules…
Annually Latham Centers’ runners raise $15,000 – $20,000 through the Falmouth Road Race to support our life-changing programs for the children and adults who call Latham home. Do you enjoy running? Do you find Falmouth beautiful? Do you like to support local non-profits? If you answered yes to one or more of these…
Valentine’s Day was a success on Campus! Once school time ended students were given Valentine’s Day Goody Bags, containing temporary tattoos and crayons, along with other fun holiday give-a-ways. After participating in Suite activities, students could no longer contain their excitement! The first group of 25 students entered into the cheerfully decorated Dining Room at…
The students at Latham Centers are excited about their day today! They are starting their day by attending classes, as per usual. After school lets out the students are going to participate in an on-campus dance party hosted in the Hawk’s Nest. Then students will go to dinner, where Chef Paul and his staff have…
This January Latham Centers selected six staff of the month, three of whom are pictured above. We thank (in order from left to right) Kalyn Mika, Barbara Crossen and Tracy Lanouette for the following: Kalyn- For working hard with her students clinically and assisting on Sundays whenever needed – like yesterday’s Super Bowl. Barbara-…
Students and staff at Latham Centers were thrilled with the outcome and excitement of last night’s game! Not all students at Latham Centers love to watch football, nor do all students love the Patriots, however, everyone came together for this electrifying day. With the Patriots rough start tensions were high, but by the end…
Many parents ask us how to manage their child’s strong feelings about losing. Some kids with PWS struggle with games where there is a clear winner, either games they play themselves or games that involve their favorite sports team. Some parents manage this by making sure that their kids win board games that they play…
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.