In this follow-up to yesterday’s announcement about Latham Centers’ Rookie of the Year Award presented at our End-of-Year Celebration, today we introduce a member of our Adult Services Program honored with this award. The Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award is presented in memory of a dear friend to Latham who…
At the Latham End-of-Year Celebration last week, more than 200 Latham students, residents, staff, families, and special guests celebrated the theme of Mastery during the two-hour annual event. It poured for most of the morning on Friday, June 21st, but as our community came together under an enormous tent, everyone was uplifted by the moving…
Latham Centers is thrilled to announce that we have achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA)! Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. COA evaluated all aspects of Latham Centers’ programs, services, management, and administration in a rigorous accreditation review…
Athletes from our Adult Services program had a fantastic day at their Special Olympics Track and Field event last month. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and many, MANY medals were awarded. Latham’s Adult Services team did an amazing job supporting our Special Olympians in their achievements, and it was a great day of athletics, sportsmanship, and…
Latham Centers joined colleagues from other Massachusetts special education schools for a comprehensive social media seminar today. Presented by public relations professionals from Denterlein, the workshop was packed with social media tools. Many of our Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps) executives and communication professionals attended the afternoon session. The maaps Public Relations…
Latham Centers is participating in the 2019 The Gasp (formerly Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ The Last Gasp) – Bike, Boat and Bake. Now under the umbrella of the Barnstable Charitable Foundation, this fundraising event on Sunday, September 15th incorporates a 55-mile bike ride, an hour-long Cape Cod Bay boat cruise, and a traditional Cape Cod…
Latham Centers has published a cookbook supplement, LivingHealthy with PWS: Seasonal Soups, Salads, and Desserts. Our first cookbook, LivingHealthy with PWS: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips, was printed in early 2018. Written for the community of parents and caregivers of those with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), the cookbook is a complete resource for planning nutritious, delicious meals…
Keeping a routine and clear expectations will make for a successful and less stressful summer vacation. Changing from the tight and predictable nature of a school schedule to the unstructured environment of summer vacation can cause increased anxiety in your child. Create a daily and weekly routine and hang it on the wall. The weeks…
Latham Centers celebrated Beverly Hopkins’ years of service with a retirement send-off last week at our Orleans Admin office. Beverly has been a dedicated member of our Business Office team for 13 years, skillfully mastering each position and accepting the Payroll Specialist position nearly a decade ago. “It’s a difficult job, but she always did…
“Latham Stars on Stage” presented an incredible Spring Talent Show on the outdoor stage on Friday, June 7th. The show at our Brewster campus featured more than 30 acts including singing, dancing, sports, arts, piano, and drumming. Produced with support by Sarah jane Mason, Instructor of Performing Arts & Wellness, the show got everyone on…
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.