Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments - SWOCOG

What Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments - SWOCOG does

Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments (SWOCOG) is a non-profit council of governments founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio, that delivers shared fiscal, administrative, and direct services to county boards of developmental disabilities in southwestern Ohio. Its member counties comprise Butler, Clermont, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Warren, with the organization's website referencing service to seven counties including Clark. SWOCOG operates seven core service lines: (1) Financial Services, which handles fiscal operations for member county boards including FSSP payments, waiver match, locally funded programs, provider support, and administrative support; (2) Family Support Services Program (FSSP), providing financial assistance for respite care, adaptive equipment, therapy, home modifications, and emergency support; (3) Multisystem Coordination, a regional effort for youth and adults with complex needs including the SCORE Resource Network and respite homes; (4) Provider Support, encompassing certification, background checks, Ohio ID setup, NPI, EVV training, and PNM application support; (5) Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment, with in-home credentialed professional assessments; (6) Accreditation Reviews, conducting mock DODD reviews; and (7) Service and Support Administration (SSA), contracting SSA staff to county boards. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from each member county board, with John LaRock (Greene County DD) as President, LeeAnn Emmons (Butler County DD) as Vice President, and Dan Ottke (Clermont County DD) as Secretary/Treasurer. Sharon Travis serves as Executive Director. SWOCOG has no external ownership, no venture or private equity involvement, and is publicly accountable to its member county boards.

SWOCOG's technology stack is non-proprietary and consists of standard Ohio governmental compliance systems: Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) platforms, Provider Network Management (PNM), Ohio.ID authentication, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) via Sandata (under the 21st Century Cures Act), and Ohio Shared Services for supplier ID and payment processing. The organization does not offer a public or partner-facing API and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The revenue model is managed services funded through government appropriations and county board allocations. Services are not commercially priced; rather, families access them through county board eligibility determination, and providers receive certification and payment support coordinated through SWOCOG. Core strategic partnerships include the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) for accreditation and compliance, the Ohio Department of Medicaid for waiver billing and PNM, Sandata for EVV, Ohio Shared Services for payment processing, the Ohio Attorney General's Office for background checks, and Ohio Protection and Advocacy (OPRA) as a referral resource. SWOCOG employs approximately 49 staff across fiscal operations, family support coordination, multisystem coordination, home modifications (including occupational therapy), provider support, and service & support administration.

Name

Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments - SWOCOG

Legal name

Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments

Website

https://swocog.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments (SWOCOG) is a 2009-founded regional council of governments that delivers shared fiscal, administrative, family support, provider certification, and direct services to six county boards of developmental disabilities across southwestern Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Services - Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• County board support
• Family support services
• Provider certification support
• Fiscal operations management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. County Board Financial Services: SWOCOG provides fiscal operation services to member county boards including payment services for Family Support Services, one-time costs, waiver match, locally funded programs, emergency support, provider support, community services, transportation assistance, adaptive equipment, technology purchase assistance, adult day services, supportive living, specialty contracts, and administrative support. Revenue is derived from government funding allocations and county board contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SWOCOG is a regional council of governments that provides shared, cost-effective support services to county boards of developmental disabilities across southwestern Ohio. Its core offerings include Family Support Services Program (financial assistance for families of individuals with developmental disabilities), Financial Services (fiscal operations for member county boards), Multisystem Coordination, Provider Support (certification, training, and compliance), Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment, Accreditation Reviews, and Service and Support Administration.

Product overview

SWOCOG is a regional council of governments formed in 2009 that provides support and solutions to county boards of developmental disabilities through cost-effective shared services. The organization operates six core service offerings: Family Support Services Program (FSSP) provides financial assistance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities; Financial Services handles fiscal operations for member county boards; Multisystem Coordination offers regional support for complex cases through SCORE Network and resource database; Provider Support assists independent providers with certification, background checks, and Medicaid system navigation; Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment provides environmental accessibility assessments and equipment; Accreditation Reviews conducts mock reviews for county boards; and Service and Support Administration contracts SSAs to county boards. Additional services include employment opportunities and records request processing.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Support Services Program (FSSP) A program designed to keep families together by providing financial assistance for necessary equipment and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Covers expenses such as respite care, summer camp, adaptive equipment, diapers, special diets, therapy, home modifications, and limited emergency assistance.
• Financial Services Fiscal operation services provided to member county boards including payment services for Family Support Services, one-time costs, waiver match, locally funded programs, emergency support, provider support, community services, transportation assistance, adaptive equipment, technology purchase assistance, adult day services, supportive living, specialty contracts, and administrative support.
• Multisystem Coordination A regional effort across five Southwestern Ohio counties to develop a stronger response to youth and adults with complex needs. Includes SCORE Resource Network, Regional Resource Database, Specialized Services, Program Design and Development, and Respite Homes.
• Provider Support Support services for providers including compliance reviews, initial certification guidance for independent providers, background check processes, First Aid/CPR certification requirements, Ohio ID setup, Supplier ID setup, National Provider Identifier (NPI) assistance, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) training, and Provider Network Management (PNM) application support.
• Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment Environmental Accessibility Adaptation and Specialized Medical Equipment & Supplies services. Includes in-home visits with credentialed professionals, recommendations for medically necessary equipment, and coordination with county boards for funding approval.
• Accreditation Reviews Mock accreditation reviews to help County Boards prepare for DODD accreditation reviews. Reviews requested areas in the review tool and provides reports with findings for improvement prior to official DODD review.
• Service and Support Administration (SSA) Contract SSA services for County Boards where the SSA serves as the primary point of contact for individuals receiving services, responsible for writing Individual Service Plans, coordinating services, and maintaining contact with natural supports and providers.
• Records Request Processing Process for requesting records from SWOCOG, with options for electronic or paper copies delivered electronically, via postal office, or for pickup.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWOCOG works closely with Ohio DODD to provide compliance reviews, provider certification support, and regional coordination of developmental disability services. DODD accreditation reviews and rule compliance form the foundation of SWOCOG's service framework.
• Ohio Department of MedicaidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWOCOG coordinates with Ohio Department of Medicaid for provider enrollment moratoria, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements, and Provider Network Management (PNM) systems that enable service delivery and billing for developmental disability waiver services.
• County Boards of Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWOCOG is governed by and provides services to six county boards (Butler, Clermont, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Warren). These boards are both members/owners and primary customers, directing regional priorities and receiving shared services.
• Ohio Protection and Advocacy (OPRA)minorOthersOhio Protection and Advocacy is referenced as a resource partner on SWOCOG's resources page, connecting families with disability rights and advocacy services.
• Ohio Attorney General's OfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationSWOCOG directs providers to the Ohio Attorney General's Office for background check processing using specific reason codes required for developmental disability service provider certification.
• Sandata (EVV System)coreTechnology or IntegrationSandata provides the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system required under the 21st Century Cures Act. SWOCOG helps providers complete EVV training and uses this system to verify home and community-based service delivery for Medicaid billing purposes.
• Ohio Shared ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationOhio Shared Services processes payments for providers after service delivery and billing completion. SWOCOG guides independent providers through the Supplier (Payee) ID registration process with Ohio Shared Services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission focus on DD family support, advocacy, and service coordination, with local chapters performing similar county-level coordination roles.
• Sevita Health: Large national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as a scaled DD services operator providing family support, in-home care, and HCBS coordination across multiple states.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and developmental disability services across the country. Comparable as a multi-service DD provider with family support, home modifications, and case management offerings, though operating at national scale rather than regionally.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National network of affiliates providing services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable as a multi-service DD/disability provider offering family support, home modifications, case management, and provider coordination.

Others

• National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS): National association of state DD directors. Comparable as the industry association that shapes the policy and funding environment in which SWOCOG and similar regional DD entities operate.
• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD): Ohio state agency overseeing DD services statewide. Not a direct competitor but the primary regulatory counterpart SWOCOG interfaces with for accreditation, waiver rules, and provider certification — defining the operating environment.

Direct peers

• RHA Health Services: Regional provider of DD, behavioral health, and substance use services across the Carolinas and Tennessee. Comparable as a multi-state DD services organization providing case management, family support, home modifications, and provider coordination in a regional model.
• Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities: State-level association representing all Ohio county boards of DD. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization for the same county boards SWOCOG serves, providing advocacy, training, and shared resources for county DD governance.

Regional players

• LifeStream Services: Indiana-based nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities and aging populations in central Indiana. Comparable as a regional DD service coordination entity offering case management, family support, and home accessibility services in a defined geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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