For general inquiries, the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy can be reached by email at icyfp@brandeis.edu or by phone at (781) 736-3783.
To reach a specific ICYFP team member, consult our Team page or search by name from the search box above.
For media inquiries, contact our Senior Communications Specialist Leah Shafer at leahshafer@brandeis.edu.
Location and Directions
The Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy is located at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass.
The Heller School is located in two buildings across the road from the tower parking lot at the highest point of the campus along the loop road. These include the Heller-Brown building and the new Irving Schneider and Family Building. ICYFP’s offices are located on the third floor of the Heller-Brown building.
The Security Gatehouse at the Brandeis University main entrance can provide you with a parking pass and directions. Campus Map.
Getting to ICYFP By Public Transportation
Train
Commuter rail service to Brandeis is available from Boston's North Station (Fitchburg/South Acton line) to the Brandeis/Roberts Station. See the MBTA commuter rail schedule for more information on times and routes. From the train station follow South Street to the Brandeis main entrance and proceed up the hill to the right.
Bus
Bus service to Brandeis is available from downtown Boston (Federal St & Franklin St) on the 553 line. The bus stops at the corner of Angleside St. and South St., across from the Brandeis/Roberts Station. See the MBTA bus schedule for more information on times and routes. From the bus stop follow South Street to the entry to Brandeis and proceed up the hill to the right.
Getting to ICYFP By Car
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) Eastbound:
Take Exit 14 for I-95/Rt 128. After the toll, keep left for 95/128 North. While on ramp, exit immediately onto exit 24 for Route 30. Bear left onto Route 30. Turn right at first traffic light onto River Road. Follow this for 1.5 miles, where it turns into South Street. Brandeis is 0.5 miles ahead on the left. Enter the campus and proceed up the hill to the right.
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) Westbound:
Take Exit 15 for I-95/Rt 128 and Route 30. After the toll, proceed straight for Route 30. Turn right at the end of the ramp, and then right again at first traffic light onto Route 30. Turn left at next traffic light onto River Road. Follow this for 1.5 miles, where it turns into South Street. Brandeis is 0.5 miles ahead on the left. Enter the campus and proceed up the hill to the right.
From I-95/Route 128 Southbound:
Take Exit 24 for Route 30. At end of ramp, proceed through traffic light (across Route 30). This is River Road (River Road becomes South Street), and Brandeis is two miles ahead on the left. Enter the campus and proceed up the hill to the right.
From I-95/Route 128 Northbound:
Take Exit 24 for Route 30. Route 30 is one of several options at this exit, so follow signs carefully. Turn left at the top of the ramp onto Route 30. Turn right at the traffic lights. This is River Road (River Road becomes South Street), and Brandeis is two miles ahead on the left. Enter the campus and proceed up the hill to the right.