The service was created in the year 2000 to support people with intellectual disabilities and to ensure their right to decide where, how, and with whom they live.
Service technical sheet
Brief definition
We are a public support service aimed at helping people with intellectual disabilities achieve an independent life.
We offer guidance and support to plan and make your life project a reality, both at home and in the community, with the support you need at every moment.
Our goal is for you to live independently and be included in the community.
Service in numbers
87 people supported in their independent living project in 2025.
+300 people supported in their independent living project over the 25 years of the service.
160 family and professional mediators.
7 managed inclusive housing units.
95% long-term retention rate.
Three distinguishing features
1. We guarantee the right to live outside the family home with supports adapted to each person.
2. We provide support in rental housing, owned homes or other living arrangements.
3. We train and prepare people to live independently and safely, in a gradual way.
Main programmes
Development for independent living
We offer training and skills development in your everyday environments.
Access to housing
We guide and support you in finding decent housing.
Independent living support
We provide periodic support at home and in the community: up to 10 hours per week per person.
🔹 Guidance to plan your independent living project.
🔹 Support in finding and maintaining housing.
🔹 Assistance with personal care and household management.
🔹 Coordination with your family, friends, and other reference persons who support you.
🔹 Ongoing personalized coordination and follow-up with all the people involved in your life project, within your circle of relationships.
🔹 Use of technology such as teleassistance, remote support, and mobile applications to make your daily life easier.
Promotion of friendship and support networks
We promote peer relationships and mutual support.
Frequently asked questions
🔹 How can I access the service?
You can contact us directly to start the process.
🔹 Do I need to have a job to become independent?
You need to have income to cover expenses: a salary, benefits or family support.
🔹 Can I receive support if I live with my partner?
Yes. You can live with whoever you choose, as long as the other person also agrees and you meet the requirements.
🔹 What kind of support can I receive?
We offer up to 10 hours of support per week, adapted to your needs.
🔹 Do I need to have my own housing?
If you already have it, perfect. If not, we help you find a rental or purchase home, in the public or private market, with the support of your references.
Partnerships and recognitions
🔹 FCSD has a comprehensive quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, with certificate number C746343 issued by DNV.
🔹 We coordinate the National Independent Living Network (RNVI) of Down España.
🔹 We are members of the Accessibility and Independent Living Network (XAVI) of the Barcelona City Council.
🔹 We are members of the Inclusive Housing Network (XHIB) of the Barcelona City Council.
🔹 We are members of the SAVI working group of Dincat.
🔹 We participate in innovation projects with the iSocial Foundation and other organizations.
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