Recently, all of the kids from the Upperdeck and Hazelmoor took a trip to the Boston Aquarium. They were able to see the big sea turtles being fed and ask the staff questions about the animals in the aquarium. The highlight of the day was touching the sharks and manta-rays in the large open tank…
I am looking out my window on a most beautiful spring day thinking how lucky I am to live in a community that I love and work at a job that is meaningful. I didn’t win the Mega Millions. I don’t wear a size 6. I can’t figure out all of the apps on my…
As the schedule coordinator at Latham Centers my job includes multi coordinating many tasks at one time. This includes: finding coverage for open or vacant shifts as well as shifts for staff on vacation, call out shifts when staff are sick, coverage for medical appointments, vocational sites etc. It is an ongoing process of covering…
Matt is an affable, polite young man in his 20s. The Connecticut native has lived on Cape Cod since 2008 at one of Latham’s adult group homes. Matt’s high energy level and acumen at organizing led him to seek work and greater involvement in the community. He continues to volunteer at Sturgis Library, one of…
( Latham Board Member Becky Smith listens with Mass. State Senator Dan Wolf during an informative and engaging breakfast discussion in the Latham School library.) Coffee was the first order of the day when the Advocacy Committee of Latham Centers hosted a well-attended Legislative Breakfast in the Latham School Library Friday, March 30th in Brewster. State…
Insuring that we have the right kind of homes in the right kind of places is an ongoing focus for the Board and Staff of Latham Centers, Inc. We have been working together with community partners to develop a continuum of care for the adults we support. We have expanded our options from the traditional…
Latham students love working with our new volunteer, Laird Boles! We are very fortunate to have such a kind and friendly person working with our students. The students in Long Pond classroom have really enjoyed his 1:1 attention during Reading, Math, and Performing Arts classes. Laird clearly brings something very special to these students, and…
Several of our Adult residents attended the Special Olympics Winter Games in Worcester this past weekend. They had a wonderful time. There were over 1000 bowlers so our team was divided between morning and afternoon. They waited patiently for their turn to bowl. They were able to spend the night in a hotel in Marlboro…
We listen. It sounds so darn simple. Yet it is still one of the best ways we have to help parents or guardians find the right fit for their child. I don’t pretend to know what it feels like to seek help for a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome or other life challenging issues. I haven’t…
Science Fair at Latham! Last week, students at Latham participated in the school’s first of many school-wide science fairs. With outstanding contributions from almost all of the students, visitors were treated to a wide variety of experiments and in depth explorations of different scientific phenomena. Displays included hands-on experiments such as erupting volcanoes (the Marconi…
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.