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Official Opening of the Matteo Center: Welcoming Families in Bragadiru on September 17

On September 17, 2026, the Matteo Center officially opens its physical facility in Bragadiru: a warm, safe space tailored to children with rare diseases and their families.

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Attendees at the Matteo Center opening, in front of colorful balloons

September 17, 2026 marks a defining milestone for our community: the official opening of the Matteo Center’s physical facility in Bragadiru, Ilfov County.

What started as an urgent search for answers and support for one child has now grown into a concrete, thoughtfully equipped space dedicated entirely to children with rare diseases — especially Williams syndrome and related neurodevelopmental conditions — and the families who walk beside them each day.

The physical facility of the Matteo Center in Bragadiru

A dream realized: a space built around children

For families receiving a rare disease diagnosis, the initial months are often overwhelming: endless travel between dispersed clinics, conflicting guidance, and a profound sense of isolation. At the Matteo Center, our core mission from day one has been to transform that experience.

We designed our facility at Strada Florilor nr. 8A, Bragadiru not as a sterile clinic or an impersonal office, but as a safe, warm, and child-centered sanctuary. Every detail — from warm lighting and tactile natural materials to intuitive room layouts — was chosen to reduce sensory overload and provide children with a calming, predictable environment.

The welcoming reception area for families at the Matteo Center

Spaces opening their doors on September 17

Beginning September 17, the Matteo Center offers children and parents fully prepared environments designed for their developmental needs:

1. Early evaluation and individual therapy room

A peaceful room dedicated to one-on-one sessions, equipped for developmental evaluation, speech-language therapy, cognitive-behavioral counseling, and early physical rehabilitation. Featuring ergonomic furniture and adaptive materials, this space provides the quiet environment necessary for focused, structured engagement.

The evaluation and early therapy room at the Matteo Center

2. Creative workshops and sensory development room

A modular, bright space dedicated to small-group activities: art workshops, cooperative play, music exploration, and multisensory stimulation. Here, children learn to interact with peers at their own comfortable pace without pressure, building independence, joy, and social confidence.

The creative workshop and group activities room at the Matteo Center

3. Family orientation and community hub

Near the entrance, we arranged a dedicated area for open, unhurried conversations with parents. Here, families can browse informative guides, scientifically validated resources, and — above all — connect with a team ready to listen and provide practical navigation across medical, educational, and social care pathways.

The community information and family support area at the Matteo Center

Services available from day one

Starting with our official opening, our integrated support model is fully operational:

  • Initial orientation and priority setting: A gentle first consultation dedicated to understanding your child and family, outlining immediate next steps without pressure.
  • Multidisciplinary developmental assessment: Identifying individual strengths and areas that benefit from targeted intervention (motor skills, communication, speech, and sensory regulation).
  • Personalized intervention plans: Structured therapy sessions tailored to each child's pace, with clear goals discussed collaboratively with parents.
  • Ongoing family support: Parent support groups, practical empowerment workshops, and advocacy guidance for school and public service interactions.

How to visit us

To ensure a peaceful, predictable environment for every child, all visits and consultations at the Matteo Center are scheduled by prior appointment.

If you are a parent navigating a rare diagnosis, a clinical or educational professional, or someone who wants to support our mission, we welcome you to connect:

The September 17 opening is not just the inauguration of a building — it is the beginning of a shared journey alongside the children and families who need dedicated support the most. Thank you for being part of our community!

Photographs from the center opening

Moments from the gathering, a visit to the center and the first activities together.

Four attendees at the opening, standing in front of colorful balloons and holding a Matteo leaflet.
Together at the center opening
The green center facade with Matteo lettering, decorated windows and the entrance door.
Welcome to Matteo
Four attendees talking in a room with shelves of toys and educational materials.
A visit to the activity room
Attendees seated in the center listen to a man speaking while holding papers.
Moments from the opening gathering
A man in a blue shirt speaks to seated attendees beside a wall with wooden slats.
A few words for those attending
An attendee wearing glasses and an orange jacket speaks beside the Matteo logo.
At the opening with Matteo
Seated attendees with Matteo materials on their laps listen in the center room.
Together in the center room
Attendees photographed close up while listening at the gathering.
Listening to every word
Three attendees seated beside one another in the center room.
A community gathering
A man in a gray shirt and a woman in a pale pink jacket talking beside a wall with wooden slats.
Conversations at the center
A smiling child seated between two attendees at the opening.
A moment together
A smiling child gives a thumbs-up while seated beside an attendee wearing blue.
A smile from the opening
A woman showing a child a blue toy vehicle.
Exploring toys together
A child holding a blue toy bus beside a woman wearing glasses and a white blouse.
A bus and a moment of play
Children sitting on the carpet and playing with toy cars and other vehicles.
Playtime on the carpet
A child’s hands beside green, silver and blue toy cars on the carpet.
Colorful toy cars
A child’s hands assembling a colorful vehicle puzzle on the carpet.
Piece by piece
A child’s hands arranging leaves on white paper at a table with craft materials.
Creating with leaves
A child tracing lines on illustrated cards placed on the carpet.
Lines, shapes and play

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