AGENCY TESTIMONY
Launch and initial progress of MyCity
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The first phase of MyCity was launched in March 2023 at mycity.nyc.gov, starting with the rollout of a childcare subsidy portal.
- Developed in collaboration with multiple city agencies and New York State's Office of Children and Family Services
- Implemented in response to the Meres report and Local Law 103 of 2022
- Replaced an outdated paper application process
Matthew Fraser
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In March of 2023, the 1st phase of the MyCITY became available at myCITY dot noyc dot gov and launched a rollout of a child care subsidy portal.
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This was the first identified priority in the Meres report an accessible, equitable, high quality, affordable, a blueprint for child care and early childhood education in New York City and was later codified at by the city council through local law 103 of 2022.
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It was built in collaboration with the administration for children services, New York City Schools, the Department of Social Services, and New York State's Office of Children And Family Services.
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Prior to the launch of this portal, New Yorkers seeking childcare subsidies had to fill out a paper application and mail it to the agency.
