“Team means Together Everyone Achieves More!” ~Author Unknown
Under sunny, spring skies, Latham Centers’ adult residents of Sandwich House welcomed scores of friends and family to the dedication of “Bill’s Barn” and the fifth birthday celebration of Angus the resident donkey. The May 6th celebration was just two days shy to the year of the completion of the Sandwich House Donkey Barn constructed…
Just wanted to share this wonderful note that was dropped off today. On Saturday the Latham Hawks are going to participate in the Special Olympics. All of the employees at North Falmouth Pharmacy took it upon themselves to create this poster cheering our kids on. This action meant much to our students and even more…
Latham is First Human Service Organization Headquartered on Cape toAchieve Distinction Following Extensive 16-month Process Latham Centers, Inc., a leading residential treatment center for children and adults with behavioral, developmental and physical disabilities, today announced its fast-track accreditation by the international Council on Accreditation (COA). Latham is the first human service organization headquartered on the…
Zander Pope (pictured on the bottom right) is heading to California with the rest of the United States Special Olympics team to practice for the World Games being held in Athens, Greece June 25-July 4. Zander and the rest of the team will be in California from March 27 until April 1. “The secret of…
The 2011 Cape and Islands DDS Citizen Advisory Board Recognition Breakfast honored two of Latham’s own— adult resident Michelle Cote and adult case manager Jessica Grantham. The widely-attended annual breakfast held on March 18 recognized some 30 professionals, volunteers and DDS individuals at Our Lady of Victory Church Hall in Centerville. State Representatives Sarah Peake…
Stress and anxiety affect all of us. Whether it’s a professional deadline, technology issue, personal relationship, economic hardship or parenting challenge we are all at risk for reaching the point of emotional over-load. In my mind I imagine a temperature gauge on an old fashioned steam engine heading towards the danger zone (those of…
Behavioral meltdowns are difficult enough when they happen in the safe confines of our homes, but when they occur in public they can be scary, overwhelming and embarrassing. These incidents are more common than you may think for children diagnosed with PWS. If this happens to you, understand that you are not alone and many,…
Latham Profile for: John BonanniResidential Counselor What skills are most important for professionals who work with individuals with PWS? John: “I find patience is the most important skill, followed by a sense of humor, compassion, neutrality, and finally, firm limits. Education and training about PWS is also vital to the work we do, but equally…
Latham’s Winter Special Olympics season is in full swing with kids participating in both basketball and bowling. The assessment round for Bowling will take place Sunday, January 30th at the Taunton AMF Lanes. Go Hawks! “Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.” ~Norman Vincent Peale
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.