Family Welcome & Resource Center
Arlington Public Schools (APS) Welcome & Resource Center
New to the district? View our New Family Orientation slides below and check out our New Family FAQ for answers to common questions.
APS New Family District Orientation (English) by Weslie Pierre
Supports Offered:
- Enrollment Support – Assistance with student registration, residency verification, and understanding school placement.
If you would like to receive 2025-2026 registration information please add your email address to this list. - Family Engagement & Resources – Information about school policies, district programs, and ways to get involved.
- Basic Needs Assistance – Support with accessing food, clothing, school supplies, housing support, and other essential services.
- Language Support – Interpretation and translation services for multilingual families.
If you or your family need assistance, please complete the APS Family Support Request Form and a Welcome Center specialist will follow up with you.
 Center Hours |
REGULAR HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday CLOSED |
 Appointment (In-person or Virtual)
or Walk-ins
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Call, email, or book an appointment |
 Contact Us
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Phone: 781-316-3332 Email: [email protected] |
 Location
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APS District Office 14 Mill Brook Drive, Arlington, MA 02476 Directions to Family Welcome & Resource Center |
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Ways to support the Welcome Center
🛒 Donate: The Welcome Center strives to provide families with essential resources, and your support can have a direct impact! If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating items from our Amazon Wish List, which helps us stock necessities such as school supplies, clothing, and hygiene products for students and families in need.
Donate via the APS Welcome Center Amazon Wish List
🤝 Volunteer: Looking for a way to give back to your community? We welcome volunteers to assist with organizing donations, supporting family events, and helping with various initiatives at the Welcome Center. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to get involved regularly, we would love to have you!
📩 Interested in volunteering? There are many ways to volunteer at the APS Welcome Center and support students and families in our community. Volunteers can help organize and distribute donated resources, provide administrative support, assist with family engagement events, or offer specialized skills such as tutoring, translation, or job coaching. We also welcome help with fundraising, organizing donation drives, and maintaining a welcoming space for families. Whether you have a few hours or want to commit long-term, your time and skills can make a meaningful impact! Interested in volunteering? Contact us by emailing [email protected] to get involved!
📢 Spread the Word: Help us reach more families and supporters by spreading the word about the APS Welcome Center! Share our resources with your networks, encourage others to donate, and advocate for strong family engagement in our schools.
- Arlington Community Resources: A list of resources available to Arlington Families categorized by topics of need
- Family and Engagement Support Page: This page is your central resource for tools, programs, and services designed to support families in Arlington Public Schools.
- Family Support Request Form: Complete this form if your family is in need of support with things such as food, housing, mental health, registration, language etc.
- Welcome Center Flyer: Please share or keep this flyer for location, hours, and available services.
