The Chatham House, a beautiful home located 10 minutes from downtown Chatham, is our most independent residence within the children’s services program, focusing on independent and transitional based skills for a group of 6 non-PWS students. These students have been working diligently to achieve a multitude of goals towards independence – goals which many such…
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During the day, Bill Graziadei is a member of Latham’s Adult Nursing team, but at night, and other non-working days he is a volunteer for IFAW Marine Mammal Rescue & Research group. Lately there have been a number of dolphin strandings on Cape Cod and Bill has helped in these rescue efforts. He loves his…
This past weekend the Latham Hawks traveled to Worcester for the Massachusetts Special Olympics Winter Games. On Saturday the Hawks could not be stopped and they ended up winning both of the games they played in. This was the first time in recent memory the team had such a successful day. On Sunday, after a…
Latham Profile for: Kelly McCarthyResidential Counselor for PWS studentsKelly has worked with PWS students on campus for two years. What do you enjoy most about your job? Kelly: “These amazing kids. They have such warm hearts. I love the moments when I can help them out of a crisis.” What skills are required to work…
The Passion Plunge is a Special Olympics fundraiser that takes place annually. This year it is being held at Nantasket Beach in Hull and the Latham Hawks will be there. Your participation is vital in keeping our Special Olympics Program alive and well here at Latham. You can help in one of three ways… you…
Latham will soon have RN coverage on campus Monday to Friday 7:30-9:00PM and Saturday and Sunday as well. The nurses provide assessment and treatment of the children’s medical needs. “If love can’t cure it, nurses can.” ~Author Unknown
Latham Centers, Inc. has made the decision to pursue accreditation from the Council on Accreditation. The council was established in 1977 by the Child Welfare League of America and Family Service of America (now the Alliance for Children and Families). More than 1500 private and public organizations that serve over 7,000,000 children, individuals, and families…
Some of our student’s photographs are posted on Flickr. Check them out by clicking HERE. Considering how cold and snowy it has been, now may be a good time to admire some of these photos taken last spring and summer. Latham was contacted by ICVolunteers to have students submit these photographs into an international Creative…
Consider how special it is to graduate in December! So many others are June grads, but at Latham, some young women get to graduate later in the year. It was a pleasure to attend two graduation ceremonies recently where two students at a time were acknowledged for the completion of their work at Latham. To…
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.
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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.