Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

What Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities does

The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD), DBA FCBDD, is a county government agency headquartered at 2879 Johnstown Road in Columbus, Ohio, formally constituted in 1967 by Ohio Senate Bill 169 and tracing its operational origins to a 1950s parents' citizens' group. The organization was renamed to its current form by statute in 2009. Under the oversight of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, FCBDD delivers educational, employment and support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities who are residents of Franklin County and meet state eligibility standards. Services span the full lifespan and include Early Childhood Education, Home-Based Services, West Central School, Service Coordination, Residential Supports, Special Olympics, Recreation, Transportation, Therapies, Family Support Services, and a 24/7 Major Unusual Incidents reporting line.

Service delivery occurs through a hybrid model: FCBDD staff (teachers, therapists, bus drivers, assistants) deliver direct services at multiple Columbus-area sites and in-home settings, while 35+ contracted partner agencies (Boundless, Goodwill Columbus, Hattie Larlham, Easterseals, Catholic Social Services, ARC Voyagers, Alvis, I AM BOUNDLESS, Help Me Grow and others) deliver complementary services under authorization or contract. The agency collaborates directly with all 16 Franklin County school districts and cross-references with county partners including ADAMH, Franklin County Children's Services, and the Department of Job and Family Services. A wholly-controlled nonprofit subsidiary, Creative Housing, extends the operating vertical into accessible housing (purchase, renovation, and maintenance of accessible houses and apartments) since the 1990s.

FCBDD is funded through three recurring streams: locally voted Franklin County property tax levies, state funds from Ohio DODD and the Ohio Department of Education, and federal Medicaid dollars. Most services are delivered at no cost to eligible residents, with a small set of services on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The seven-member Board of FCBDD is appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners or the Probate Judge, with a statutory requirement that at least three members be family members of individuals eligible for or receiving services; all members serve without compensation.

Name

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://fcbdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FCBDD is a Franklin County, Ohio government agency providing educational, therapeutic, residential, employment, and support services to eligible children and adults with developmental disabilities, funded by property tax levies, state appropriations, and federal Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education programs
• Residential support services
• Early childhood intervention
• Therapies and case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Government Funding: Local funds generated from property tax levies voted on by Franklin County, Ohio voters. These funds support all programs and are stretched when used as match to access additional federal funds.
2. State Funding: State funds from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and Ohio Department of Education, with rules and regulations to ensure quality services.
3. Federal Medicaid Funding: Federal funds primarily from Medicaid program. Some funds are paid directly to the Board as a provider of services and some are paid from the State to providers based on authorization from the Board.
4. Sliding Fee Scale: Some services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis based upon the individual or family's ability to pay, supplementing the no-cost services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a county government agency providing educational, employment, residential, therapeutic, recreational, and support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities in Franklin County, Ohio. Services span the full lifespan from birth through senior years and are delivered directly by FCBDD staff and through contracted partner agencies across multiple sites including schools, community locations, and in-home settings. Most services are provided at no cost to eligible residents, funded by local property tax levies, state appropriations, and federal Medicaid.

Product overview

The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities operates a county government agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of developmental disability services organized across the lifespan. The organization offers Early Childhood Education and Home Based Services for children birth to age six, school-based services through West Central School, Service Coordination for developing Individual Service Plans, Residential Supports for various living arrangements, Special Olympics year-round sports programming, Recreation activities, Transportation Services, Therapies (occupational, physical, speech, music, art, vision, aquatics, behavior management), Family Support Services (respite, counseling, equipment assistance), and Major Unusual Incidents reporting. Most services are provided at no cost to eligible Franklin County residents, funded through local, state, and federal sources.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Early childhood education programs for children under age six with developmental delays or disabilities, including classroom options ranging from self-contained to inclusive settings where preschoolers learn alongside typically developing peers.
• Home Based Services Early intervention services for children birth to age six, with specialists visiting homes to provide parents with techniques and activities to help children become more independent.
• West Central School School services for students with multiple disabilities providing instruction in academics, communication, self-care, socialization, housekeeping, vocational, and leisure skills with a focus on community-based instruction.
• Service Coordination Service coordinators assess individual needs annually and develop Individual Service Plans (ISP) using person-centered planning strategies, providing linkage and coordination of supports and services.
• Residential Supports Residential living options including supported living, group homes, Medicaid-funded facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), and apartments or houses with support services available up to 24 hours per day based on individual needs.
• Special Olympics Year-round sports training and athletic competition program offering fall (Soccer, Swimming, Team Bowling), winter (Basketball, Downhill Skiing, Figure Skating), spring (Tennis, Roller-Skating, Track, Volleyball, Gymnastics), and summer (Softball, Golf) sports seasons for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Recreation Community-based recreational activities and events for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including theatrical performances, concerts, amusement parks, sporting events, dances, and travel programs.
• Transportation Services Door-to-door transportation services from home to and from facilities and community sites, with buses and vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate individuals with physical handicaps.
• Therapies Therapeutic services including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Services, Art Services, Vision Services, Adaptive Physical Education, Behavior Management, Aquatics Services, and Vocational Services.
• Family Support Services Support services for families including respite care (short-term residential care from 4 hours to 2 weeks), counseling, parent training, and financial assistance for adaptive equipment such as wheelchair ramps.
• Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) Reporting 24/7 emergency reporting system for Major Unusual Incidents with investigation services to protect individuals from harm and develop prevention plans.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Action for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working with FCBDD to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Franklin County.
• Alvis, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• ARC VoyagerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Boundless, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Catholic Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing social services including support for developmental disabilities.
• Columbus City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the 16 school districts collaborating with FCBDD for educational services.
• Creative Housing, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit established by FCBDD in the early 1990s that purchases, renovates for accessibility and maintains houses and apartments for individuals with disabilities.
• Easterseals of Central & Southeast OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Franklin County Board of Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Services (ADAMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partner providing mental health and substance abuse services coordination.
• Franklin County Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partner for child welfare services coordination.
• Franklin County Department of Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partner for employment and family services.
• Goodwill ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing employment services and the Senior Program for individuals with developmental disabilities, funded by FCBDD.
• Hattie LarlhamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing residential and support services, including the Franklin County Recreation program managed by Hattie Larlham.
• Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education partner program.
• Help Me GrowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio's early intervention program - first contact for families of children 0-3 years old in Franklin County, coordinated with FCBDD services.
• Heinzerling Memorial FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• I AM BOUNDLESScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing Family Resources Program including respite services, counseling, parent training, and financial assistance for adaptive equipment.
• Nisonger Center, The Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner center providing services and research for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Nationwide Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ohio Department of Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing rules, regulations, and funding oversight for county boards of developmental disabilities.
• Supported Living ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple provider agencies contracted to provide residential support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio's largest county DD board (Cleveland metro), operating under the same statutory framework and serving a comparable cradle-to-grave DD population. Most structurally and operationally similar peer to FCBDD.
• Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Cincinnati-area county DD board operating under identical Ohio statutes, providing early intervention, school, residential, employment, and therapy services — a same-state, same-mandate peer with overlapping service mix.
• Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Dayton-area county DD board with the same state-mandated service portfolio. Comparable in structure, funding mix, and population served, making it a direct like-for-like comparator.
• Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Akron-area county DD board delivering the same full-lifespan service array under Ohio law. Operates as a regional peer with very similar service lines, contract-provider network, and funding stack.
• Franklin County Board of Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Services (ADAMH): Sister county behavioral health board in Franklin County with an analogous tax-levy + state + federal funding model and similar service-coordination mandate — a closely parallel operating model in the same county.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: State-level agency that funds, regulates, and sets rules for all 88 Ohio county DD boards including FCBDD. Not a direct service peer but the upstream funder/regulator whose policy decisions directly shape FCBDD's operating environment.

Others

• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit that operates as one of FCBDD's contracted partner agencies (Easterseals of Central & Southeast Ohio). Comparable service lines (therapies, early intervention, employment) but operating as a contracted provider rather than a government entity.
• The Arc: National advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with affiliated chapters in Ohio. Operates as a non-profit peer delivering overlapping services (advocacy, family support, employment) in many of the same communities as FCBDD's network.
• Goodwill Industries International: Major non-profit employer of people with disabilities; Goodwill Columbus is a contracted FCBDD partner providing employment services and the Senior Program. Highly comparable in mission and target population even though structured as a non-profit employer rather than a government board.
• Boundless (I Am Boundless): Ohio-based non-profit provider of residential, respite, and family support services for individuals with DD — a contracted FCBDD partner offering an overlapping service portfolio to a comparable population in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FranklinCountyDD
• Instagraminstagram.com/franklincountydevdisabilities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-county-board-of-developmental-disabilities

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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