The service originates alongside the creation of FCSD in 1984 to establish a network of families.

🔹 Article 23 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Respect for home and family. 🔹 Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Service technical sheet

Brief definition

We are a meeting group service for families of people with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities.

We provide knowledge and tools to help you understand and address your family member’s needs at every stage of their life. We offer support to caregivers, as well as information about available resources and how to access them, legal matters, and future planning, among other topics.

Our goal is to create groups where experiences can be shared, fostering learning and mutual support.

Service in numbers

145 families served
2 support groups
9 family spaces
4 active WhatsApp groups
580 people reached

Three distinguishing features

1. We support families from diagnosis through to ageing, providing guidance adapted to each stage of life.
2. We offer group spaces to share experiences and to help people feel understood, supported and less alone.
3. We have different groups for parents, siblings, grandparents and other relatives, according to each person’s age and needs.

Main programmes

Family spaces

Online family space (0–5 years)
Family space: playing and growing together (1–3 years)
Family space: playing and growing together (3–5 years)
Sibling workshops (6–9: 10–14 and 15–18)

Groups

Groups for relatives of adults (18–30 and 31+)
Caregivers group (families of people with Alzheimer’s)
Grandparents groups

Events for families

Christmas party (for children aged 0 to 12 and their families)

Frequently asked questions

🔹 Is the service free of charge?
No, you can check the fees here.
🔹 Does my family member need to be a FCSD user?
No, all families can come directly.
🔹 Can we join a group at any time?
Yes, groups run from October to June, but you can join at any time.
🔹 Do I have to share my situation if I attend a group?
No, it is not mandatory. You can speak when you feel ready.
🔹 How do I know which group is best for me?
You can have an interview with the coordinator, who will help you choose the most suitable group.

Partnerships and recognitions

🔹 FCSD has a comprehensive quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, certificate number C746343 issued by DNV.
🔹 We are part of the Families Commission of Dincat.
🔹 We are part of the Family Support Commission of the Citizen Agreement for an Inclusive Barcelona.

Essential information

Contact

932157423

[email protected]

Public opening hours

By appointment

How much the service costs

🔹 You can check the prices of each activity here.
🔹 The support and mutual aid groups (Groups for relatives of adults, Caregivers group and Grandparents group) are free for FCSD “friend members”.
Becoming a FCSD “friend member” means making a small donation to the organisation.

The service is funded by the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia and the Barcelona City Council.

How you can access it

🔹 You can request an advisory interview with the assigned professional by phone, email or through the web form.
🔹 You may be referred by another FCSD service.

Care pathway:
1. Request an appointment.
2. Have an initial interview with the assigned professional.
3. Enrol in the group activity best suited to your situation.

Who the service is for

The service is aimed at families and non-professional caregivers of people with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities.

Requirements to participate:
🔹 Be a family member or non-professional caregiver of a person with Down syndrome or an intellectual disability.

With the support of:

Family Support Service (SAF)