AGENCY TESTIMONY
Impact and expansion of the childcare subsidy portal
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The childcare subsidy portal on MyCity has significantly improved the application process for families seeking childcare assistance.
- Approximately 75% of new applications are now submitted through MyCity
- Nearly 26,000 families have been determined eligible for childcare assistance
- Expanded in March 2024 to allow families to complete annual recertification through MyCity
Matthew Fraser
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A less efficient, outdated process that cost families excessive time and effort.
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Now approximately 75% of all new applications for child care assistance are submitted through my city.
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Additionally, in March 2024, we expanded the portal to allow families to complete their annual recertification in my city, further increasing accessibility for families across New York City.
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Nearly 26,000 families have determined it has been determined eligible for child care assistance as a result of applying through this user friendly, easy to access electronic application.
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We are confident it will help many more families in the city to the city's 8,000,000 investments earlier this year to continue to improve supporting this important resource.
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As we work in collaboration with city council to invest and amplify information about child care and early childhood education, we expect many more families to be positively impacted.
