As summer turned to fall and colder weather meant more time indoors, Patrice Carroll, Katrina Fryklund, and Brittni Kliment created additional virtual opportunities for students engaged in Latham Centers’ Storytime. In their new Tuesday class, students from all over the country come together online to learn facts about an animal, then learn to draw the…
Santa’s Cheer Squad has invited all of our Adult Services Program staff and individuals to join in a HOLIDAY LIGHT FIGHT contest! Residential Manager JoEllen Whatley reminded staff, “I’m sure by now you have heard about our contest, but if not I have included the flyer with all the information. Many of our residents have been focusing on…
All of us at Latham Centers wish you and yours a happy holiday season and a new year full of good health, hope, and new possibilities. We thank those of you who have supported our end of year appeal with a gift toward furthering the work and mission of Latham Centers. We are grateful for…
Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund hosted their first Virtual Club in the summer, and they couldn’t wait to host another to start the school year at Latham. “We were stumped when first given the task of conducting a health and wellness club – we wanted to make it fun and engaging for students,” Katrina explained. The final…
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be the most challenging time of the year for kids and families with Prader-Willi syndrome – and this year more than ever. All families experience holiday stress, but families with a child with PWS experience something that can barely be described. The focus on food during the holidays…
Latham Centers received a gift last week from parents – 3 beautiful posters with messages of thanks. This gift will be an inspiration to all of us for years to come! “To Latham Staff, When we count our blessings, we count you twice. From the Parents of Latham” Thank you so much, Latham Parents!
Today is #Giving Tuesday. Please support Latham Centers as we celebrate 50 years of building brighter futures for children and adults with complex special needs. #GivingTuesday is a global movement which unites countries around the world by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another. We want to take this opportunity to thank…
“Thanksgiving Day at Latham” (written by Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services): There is so much to say. Thanksgiving day was an example of true altruism, teamwork, and bravery – and every Adult Services manager and direct support staff member in some way or another played an important role. They say a small group of thoughtful,…
Latham Centers’ Admissions and Marketing Team loves to host tours for parents, guardians, and friends. As COVID precautions became the new normal, our team devised a safe way to give tours without bringing visitors to campus. We’re excited to share the new Virtual Tour page on LathamCenters.org! The team created videos describing different parts of…
Stop & Shop has selected Latham Centers as the beneficiary charity for their Community Bag Program for the month of December! Beginning December 1st (which is also “Giving Tuesday”), Latham will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store in East Harwich! Mark your calendars with…
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.