THE FACTS ABOUT CHILDHOOD HOMELESSNESS

  • About 34% of children in the City of Cincinnati live below the federal poverty line, compared to roughly 16% of children nationwide.

  • Children account for nearly 1 in 4 people experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati.

  • 31,883 Ohio students lack a fixed, regular, and adequate place to sleep.

  • 1,949 Kindergarteners in Kentucky experienced homelessness in the 2024 - 2025 school year.

  • 56.9% of students experiencing homelessness in Ohio were chronically absent during the 2023–2024 school year, compared to a national average of 47.7%.

 
 

Through education & empowerment, we can break the cycle of homelessness & poverty.

 
 
 
 
 

Our Mission: To empower children experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky by providing opportunities through education and enrichment.

Our Vision: To positively transform our communities by breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

 

UpSpring enables students experiencing homelessness to have the same access to opportunity as all other children. We provide the necessary resources for these children to get to school, stay in school, and succeed in school. Our programs and services change lives, and our region, for the better. Learn more about our programs here.

Learn more about the impact UpSpring has on the lives of children experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky: