Warmest congratulations to the Masonic Angel Foundation on its 20th anniversary! Our friends at the Masonic Angel Fund invited Latham Centers to participate in the Foundation’s anniversary celebration last week, and our President and CEO Anne McManus shared her thoughts on the tremendous impact the organization has had on our students, their families, and our…
On this rainy, cold day on Cape Cod, we’d like to share a sunny, warm campus memory from this past summer. Our Facilities Team arranged for the installation of new artificial turf inside the walking track, beautifying Big John’s Play Field* and providing a wonderful surface for recreation and fun. The photos of the students’…
At Latham Centers, we are committed to ensuring that we provide equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Following is Latham Centers’ statement of nondiscrimination (also available on our website): Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry,…
For a greater chance of success, it is always a good idea for caregivers and teachers to have a cheat sheet — an easy-to-read reminder of how to best handle behaviors exhibited by individuals with PWS. Below is a chart that we like to use for reminders on how to approach the most common behaviors that caregivers…
Special Education Aide Danny Anderson’s career has evolved from food services to human services, and those who know him at Latham Centers can’t imagine a better fit. Danny often expresses how much he loves working in Children’s Services, and the students and staff at Latham are grateful he found his way here. “In 2015, I…
The essence of last month’s Latham Centers Charity Golf Classic — friendship, family, and community – was captured in the photo video below. The photo and video selections highlight a special day in which our growing Latham community came together at the 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic to support our programs serving children and adults…
On Friday, we were treated to a first-ever Fall Cabaret Talent Show, inspired and directed by Instructor of Performing Arts and Wellness Sarah jane Mason. We’d like to thank Miss Sarah jane for the unbelievable talent show! The cafeteria was transformed into an amazing performing space—complete with new stage curtains—and every student stood proudly and…
The annual Halloween costume parade on campus was a thrill for staff and students alike last Wednesday. Our staff does an incredible job making this holiday fun and safe. Students visited trick-or-treating stations throughout campus, receiving a small toy or individually wrapped treat from staff who also dressed up for the Halloween celebration. Thank you…
At the recent Prader-Willi California Foundation Conference, our Director of Education Brittni Kliment and Assistant Principal Kara McDowell worked with children and young adults in the YAP Sessions (Youth and Adult Program). Our Latham staffers had a great time mingling with the California kiddos, and created a fun fitness activity that you might do over…
The Children’s Program residential team organized a Halloween Extravaganza last weekend. Students took part in capture the flag: Zombie Edition, fortune telling by the Magnificent Shauna, a dance party, Halloween arts and crafts, and a special spooky snack. Students and staff dressed up in costumes and had an amazing time making pumpkins, dancing, and enjoying…
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.