We’re thrilled to welcome Jo-Ellen Erickson of Harwich to our Board of Directors! She has given many years of volunteerism to our non-profit organization – as well as other Cape area charitable causes. “Latham Centers holds a very special place in my heart. I often wondered what was behind the great privet hedges on 6A…
Representatives from both our Children’s and Adult Services Programs traveled to Orlando, Florida for the 2019 PWSA (USA) National Convention last month. Latham Centers was the proud Bronze Convention Sponsor, and our participating staff said that being a part of the event underscored the importance of our close connections with the international PWS community, and our…
A holiday letter to my extended family: You never heard the words Prader-Willi syndrome until my child was born. Neither did I. It means the world to me that you love her, and I know that you want to show her love in the same way that you show all of the other kids. But…
Latham staff member Caren Holmes makes a difference every day in the lives of individuals with special needs. As the Adult Services Supported Community Living Assistant Manager, she helps ten program participants in a Shared Living arrangement or independent living (in their own apartment) – all of whom receive individualized support services. For Caren, Latham Centers…
We welcomed friends from the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps) to our Brewster campus for a monthly PR Committee meeting in early November. The committee includes CEOs and marketing, communications, and development professionals from throughout the state who collaborate to share information about the exceptional programs and services of our schools. Maaps’…
In today’s day and age, technology can be a blessing and a curse. It seems like while our phones never stop beeping, we can not live without them. We ask the questions: How can technology help those within the PWS community? How can technology help to reinforce the concept of community across multiple platforms –…
Latham Centers’ newest outreach endeavor, the PWS University podcast, continues the positivity theme of our team’s work in the area of Prader-Willi syndrome. On October 25th, our PWS “Tip of the Week” focused on the importance of positivity in the world of PWS. The discussion was based on an inspirational message from POSITIVE EXPOSURE, one…
Last week, our community came together for the graduation of Latham student Katrina. The speech below – delivered by our Director of National Outreach, Katrina Fryklund – provides a glimpse of this very special day for our newest graduate. We all congratulate Katrina on her accomplishments and wish her the very best! “Katrina has grown…
Latham Centers is honored to be featured this month with our own State Representative Timothy Whelan in the 2019 ADDP calendar. In August of 2018, we published a blog announcing that Latham would be in the upcoming Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers calendar. The annual publication showcases ADDP’s members who provide services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental…
Celebrating the holidays can be enjoyable and memorable for all of the right reasons if a few things are put into place ahead of time. Plan the menu and stick to it. Having a big Thanksgiving meal can seem overwhelming, but a written menu for your child with Prader-Willi syndrome can save the day. It…
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.