CINCINNATI — 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.

First-of-its-kind 'safe sleep lot' set to open next year

The lot will operate 12 open spots total through Nov. 30 next year, where eligible families struggling to find stable housing can park and sleep overnight. Beach said the space is planned to includ

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