Student, Patrick, walks Geyser after a riding lesson with instructor Nicole Sheridan at Emerald Hollow Farms Latham Centers’ staff and our community partners continuously work together in an effort to expand educational and vocational opportunities for the students and adult residents in our care. Emerald Hollow Farms and Latham Centers are working together on…
There are many things that people with PWS have in common and one of them is lots of medical appointments. Here are some ways to manage all of those appointments: 1. When you are seeing a new doctor be sure to request a double appointment so the first half can be spent teaching the doctor…
Kevin and George at the Awards Breakfast On April 8th the Cape Cod and Islands Citizen Advisory Board for the Department of Developmental Services (DSS) hosted a Recognition Breakfast. The event honored a number of exceptional staff and/or individuals who receive services from DDS for their meaningful contributions to the Cape Cod community and for…
The holidays are always a big topic of conversation when it comes to individuals with PWS. There’s the time spent with family, but then of course comes the thought of food!! It’s important for families to understand the necessary steps to ensure individuals have a safe and enjoyable holiday. When I was younger I always…
Latham Profiles: Anne Gilmore Years at Latham: 6 Admin. Assistant to Director of Children’s Services What do you enjoy most about your job? I love working as a team to meet the individual needs of our students. Each one has different needs, which often means different solutions. It never gets boring to…
Four of the Six Participating Teams Thank you to EVERYONE who supported Latham Centers in its first ever Roll the Rock tournament. Roll the Rock is hosted by Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers, a non-profit group which for the past 25 years has “created, organized and executed special events for the benefit of other 501(c)3 non-profit…
On Tuesday, March 29th our Adult Residents were treated to a personal training class hosted by Jamie Hoffman, from Fitness Revolution. This marks the second training from Jamie, who has come to know our residents quite well. This wellness program started in 2015 with grant funding from CHNA (Community Health Network Area 27), which supports community-based…
Coping with loss can be a challenging time for any child but a child with PWS brings additional challenges to the grieving process. Whether it be a family member, friend, or pet, the person with PWS needs time and patience to go through the grieving process. Initially it may appear that they are not effected…
Staffer and student make soap for the NOAH Shelter Friday, March 18th, our Vocational Club students demonstrated their generosity by participating in a community service project which donated 100 bars of hand-made glycerin, herbal, and goat milk soaps. Students traveled to the NOAH shelter in Hyannis, an organization which provides much needed emergency housing to the…
Two students sing their hearts out! Judges look on impressed. On March 23rd, Megan Fedor, Director of Performing Arts in the Children’s Program, hosted Latham Centers’ first ever Talent Show! All students and staff on campus met in the Dining Room where judges were waiting in anticipation. Twenty-one students sang songs and performed skits…
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.