This is concept some have talked about. Instead of building big government programs for the poor, just give them the money. People will typically know how to use it most effectively for themselves.
For instance, instead of building "affordable housing" units, just give low income people the money for rent and let the go find their own place to rent. No properties to build or manage. For daycare, just give people money for it and let them find their own daycare instead of subsidizing it.
This is different than guaranteed income. It's just some handouts or tax breaks for particular necessary goods/services. A simple money transfer or tax return based on income and no big bureaucracy or insurance program to cover anything, plus it gives people more choice. Your parents can look after your kids? Great, pocket the daycare money and spend it on shelter, clothes, save it for your kids for college etc.