A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible, within reach, and necessary if we are to secure a brighter future for families everywhere. This report makes the case for building the care economy as a path to that better future. A vibrant vision for America’s economy must put public investments for care at the center. This approach supports people and families’ ability to thrive, increases broadly shared prosperity, and remains a necessary precondition for a growing United States economy and healthy democracy. For these reasons, care policy is widely and deeply supported by the public.

Alongside the report, this animated video depicts the contrast between the America of today and the better world that is possible with care investments.

Authors: The Century Foundation (TCF) and Caring Across Generations with support provided by the CARE Fund