First Major Shift in Staffing Occurs after BCBDD Reduction in Force
Eligibility Services now provided through regional agency, SWOCOG
Butler County: In response to their declared fiscal emergency, the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced a nearly 25% reduction in staffing in April of 2026. generating about $4.6 million in savings. The restructuring plan included phase outs of several BCBDD departments and teams with the intention of shifting several services to operations at the Southwest Ohio Council of Governments (SWOCOG). Beginning Monday, August 3, the first of those services will be shifted as Eligibility and Enrollment for BCBDD services will now occur through SWOCOG.
Due to the upcoming transition, there may be a slight delay in communication and limited availability for in-person assessments until August 7. All questions regarding eligibility should be sent to eligibility@swocog.org.
As of July 1, BCBDD’s maintenance and custodial departments were eliminated with their building being turned over to operations by the Butler County Commissioners.
On Oct. 1, the investigative agent team (adult protective services for Butler County residents with developmental disabilities) will begin operations at the SWOCOG.
About the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports to about 4,300 Butler County residents so they can successfully live, work, and learn in the community. Supports and services are available life-long through partner agencies or directly provided by the Board. The Board’s primary source of funding is from property tax levies collected annually. The Board was last on the ballot in 2026.