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APS Family Welcome Center

About the Family Welcome Center

The Family Welcome Center is here to help families navigate Andover Public Schools and find the support they need. We can help you find information, understand school processes, connect with the right person, and access resources for your family.

Address

30 Whittier Court, Andover, MA 01810.

We are located on the second floor of the School Administration Building. Take the elevator to the second floor. When you exit the elevator, turn left, then make an immediate left into the hallway. The Family Welcome Center will be on your right, past the restrooms and next to the School Committee Room.

Parking

Free parking is available in the Andover Town Park at 34 Bartlet Street and in the Playstead Athletic Fields parking lot at 50 Chestnut Court.

Hours

Monday: by appointment

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Thursday: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Selected late Thursdays by appointment)

Scan the QR code below or click here to book a Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or late Thursday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM appointment

Language Support

We can help connect families with:

  • Interpreting services

  • Translated materials

  • Language Ambassadors

  • Multilingual resources

APS Services

We can help connect you with:

  • Transportation

  • Nursing

  • Food Services

  • Special Education

  • English Learner Services

  • Guidance

  • Social Work

  • Registration & Records

Community connections

We're building a network of resources to help APS families connect with support in the community.

Resources may include:

  • Food assistance

  • Clothing and winter resources

  • Community programs

  • Adult English classes

  • Family services

  • Youth and recreation programs

Family Engagement

Learn about opportunities to connect with other families, participate in ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council), SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council), share ideas, and become involved in the APS community.

Contact us

Liaison: Ursula Masters

(978) 247-7028

familywelcomecenter@andoverma.us

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