Remembering Joan

August 18, 2022

Last month, we were deeply saddened to learn that our dear colleague Joan McFadden passed away suddenly from a heart attack. We will remember Joan as a beautiful human being who was welcoming, kind, and thoughtful. Her love of family, theater, and her humility were the cornerstones of who she was.  She was respected by…

Latham Centers welcomes Dr. Colleen Sari to our staff

August 17, 2022

We’re delighted to introduce Colleen Sari, MD, Board Certified Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, who recently joined Latham Centers’ Children’s Program team. Dr. Sari has provided school consultation throughout her career in regular and special education schools including approved private schools. Dr. Sari said she is honored to find a position in an academic…

Staff Spotlight: Samantha St. John earns Roy T. Morgan Award

August 15, 2022

Samantha St. John, a valued member of our Adult Program team, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award* at Latham’s 2022 Year-End Celebration. The Morgan Award acknowledges staff and supervisors who have made a significant contribution to the work of Latham Centers and the children and adults we serve. Ben Mundy (Assistant Director of…

Team Latham ready to run the Falmouth Road Race!

August 12, 2022

Five dedicated Latham runners have been training and fundraising for the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 21st. This year celebrates the 50th year of the renowned 7-mile route along the shore from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights. An estimated 75,000 spectators line the course and finish area to cheer the race entrants – including…

July Staff of the Month: Hanna and Kevin are supportive and innovative!

August 11, 2022

PHOTO CAPTION: Annabell thoughtfully wrote down the reasons why she thinks Hanna won Staff of the Month for July Our students and staff participate in a monthly community meeting highlighting both staff and student accolades. In the past, we’ve shared some incredible student successes, like when Joselyn won multiple awards. This July, we recognized multiple…

Adult Residents in Pool at one of our Adult Residential Houses

Adult Program hosts pool party like no other

August 9, 2022

Thank you, Adult Services team, for such an amazing pool party – “in a heat wave, on a Saturday, including setup at 11 a.m. and festivities until 5  p.m.”  Program Director Gina Sheehan expressed sincere gratitude to everyone for the incredible social event.  “Thank you to all in attendance, set up, planners, grillers, servers, staff,…

Vocational Corner: handmade rainbow soap project

August 5, 2022

Our students have been hard at work crafting these beautiful handmade rainbow soaps! Each bar is carefully poured, cut, and wrapped in the vocational workshop on campus. We are excited to offer these fantastic creations later this month (at the end of Summertide)! Many thanks to Laura Heilmann, Career Services Manager, for sharing this colorful vocational news!…

Taking a walk through campus: summer fun!

August 4, 2022

Campus is buzzing with Latham Centers’ SummerTide activities; doors are decorated with sunny themes, flags are waving, and musical instruments can be heard from all corners. While you may not be able to join us on campus during these beautiful and warm days, you can get a sense of our summer fun from this short…

Outgoing Board Chair Christine Gillstrom reflects on kindness, resilience, and hope

August 3, 2022

At our annual Year-End Celebration, Board of Directors Chair Christine Gillstrom welcomed students, families, and staff to the June 23rd event and shared her reflections on some of the extraordinary happenings at Latham Centers. “I want to extend my gratitude to our teachers, staff, and administration for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing a…

Latham School recertified to accept international students

August 1, 2022

Latham is proud to announce that we have been recertified as an SEVP-approved school. SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) is the program that gives the U.S government oversight of all students entering the U.S. for educational purposes, including elementary through graduate school. In short, we are approved to accept international students into our Children’s…

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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.

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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.

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