I would argue that money to reduce child poverty and deprivation is one of the best, highest priority uses of money because it preempts many of the other issues

I would argue that money to reduce child poverty and deprivation is one of the best, highest priority uses of money because it preempts many of the other issues that develop later as a consequence of material deprivation, lack of opportunity etc. In terms of affordability, I believe the covid child tax credit cost about 100 billion and achieved marked results. 100 billion isn’t a small deal, but if we raised taxes by 1-2% on households making around 200k+ it would cover it, which seems entirely worth it.