Constellations ASBL – Inclusive Care Homes for People with Disabilities in Belgium
Supporting Constellations means giving a dignified and fulfilling future to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, dual diagnoses*, and multiple disabilities.
For over 20 years, Constellations ASBL has been financing and building day and night care homes across Belgium.
Our mission: to create new inclusive accommodation places and respond to the urgent need for inclusion and family support.
Our Achievements Since 2008
Between 2008 and 2028, Constellations will have created 19 homes, representing 574 care places:
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244 already open
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330 currently in development
These initiatives, carried out independently or in partnership with other associations, represent nearly 25% of all existing places in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Key Milestones
2006 – 2013: first homes (Les Bolets, Artémia, Orféa).
Because waiting lists remained far too long, Constellations then decided to accelerate the creation of new places by supporting projects developed by other associations.
Since 2014, Constellations has brought its expertise to steering committees and provided financial support, enabling faster realization of these projects.
Projects must first be approved by a subsidizing authority and comply with the Constellations Charter, which guarantees respect for the fundamental rights of every person with a disability.
2014 – 2024: 7 homes in partnership (Villa Pilifs, Farra Stratégie, Artos, CREB Anderlecht, Les Piloux, La Maisonnée, Les Anémones).
Today: 6 active projects (CREB Woluwe – day & residential center, La Forestière, Atipi, Farilu, Les Aubépines). These homes are at an advanced stage, with construction expected to begin in 2026.
In addition, we have just incorporated three new projects, two of which (Le Bois Marcelle and Les Foyers de Bothey) are well advanced thanks to the immediate impact of our assistance.
- Le Bois Marcelle,
- Le Foyers de Bothey
- Le Renivaux.
👉 Each home created also generates local jobs, especially for recent graduates in the medical-social sector.
Tailored Care for Specific Needs
Our inclusive homes offer a variety of solutions for:
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Young adults seeking adapted places.
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People with a dual diagnosis (intellectual + psychiatric conditions).
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Children and adults with multiple disabilities (mental + physical).
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Children with autism, including those in early childhood.
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Infants in inclusive nurseries (crèche inclusive).
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Elderly people needing a safe and adapted living environment.
👉 Today, the 10 homes already open are fully operational, subsidized, and autonomous.
An Unprecedented Challenge
Never before have we managed so many projects simultaneously.
The international and economic context makes this challenge even more difficult, but we firmly believe that together, we can provide more inclusive housing for families in urgent need. 👉 Your support is essential:
Learn More
- Explore our work in the “Our Achievements” section.
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Discover current initiatives in the “Our Projects” section.
*Dual Diagnosis : a combination of intellectual disability with behavioral disorders or mental illness
What's new ?
The four houses put out to tender (CREB, La Forestière, ATIPI)
The tenders yielded disappointing results in that they greatly exceeded our estimates. Fortunately, we will be able to conduct negotiated procedures that will allow us to reduce the amount of the bids, and we have also received assistance from several foundations. We currently believe that we will be able to continue with these projects as initially planned. Unfortunately, we will have lost a few months, as the negotiated procedures require unavoidable administrative delays on our part and on the part of the companies submitting bids. We should know the results by the end of February.
Les Aubepines, Le Bois Marcelle and Les Foyer de Bothey.
The projects are progressing very quickly. We should be able to submit the specifications and the draft tender to the AViQ at the very beginning of the year and then proceed with the tenders. We hope to be able to start construction work in the autumn.