With more than 4,000 Cincinnati Public Schools families experiencing homelessness each school year—many living out of their cars—district leaders are looking to turn a simple parking lot into stability, and a path to shelter.
CPS’s homeless advocacy organization, Project Connect, is slated to launch the “Safe Sleep Lot” at Taft Elementary in spring 2026.
“Safe Sleep Lot is a space where families who are sleeping in their vehicles would be able to come and sleep safely during the night,” Rebeka Beach, program manager, said…