Molly Park spent 22 years as a New York City public servant — moving from the Independent Budget Office to HPD to the Department of Homeless Services, and finally to Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, one of the largest and most complex agencies in city government. She left on February 27th, 2026. In this exit interview, Jamie and Molly take stock of what DSS actually does (hint: it's a lot more than homelessness), what the federal assault on the social safety net means for millions of New Yorkers, and what it takes to manage a $16 billion agency serving 3 million people. She reflects on what she's proud of, what challenges lie ahead for the agency, and what she hopes to carry into whatever comes next. https://www.vitalcitynyc.org/system-coordination-in-crisis-response-to-high-acuity-homelessness/ City website at https://www.vitalcitynyc.org/.