Capita’s Approach to Advancing Child and Family Flourishing (with Joe Waters)

Katharine Stevens is joined by Joe Waters, co-founder and CEO of Capita, to discuss Capita's origins and work to improve the lives of children and families. Waters emphasized the need for a holistic approach to early childhood policy that takes into account the cultural and social transformations impacting young children and their families. He argued that we should pursue a whole-of-government policy approach to child development and human flourishing, rather than a narrow focus on specific programs. Drawing on his background in Catholic social teaching, he also highlighted the importance of creating a more humane economy that prioritizes the well-being of children and families — one “that exists for the person, not the other way around.” KEY TAKEAWAYS*Capita is a think tank focused on exploring how cultural and social transformations impact young children and their families and to fostering new ideas and policies to build a future in which all children and families flourish. *Joe Waters, Capita's CEO, emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to early childhood policy and considering the broader context in which children and families live.  *He advocates for a whole-of-government policy that prioritizes the flourishing and well-being of young children and their families. *Finally, he argues that rebuilding a more humane economy is crucial to enabling children, families, and communities to flourish. ABOUT THE GUESTJoe Waters is the co-founder and CEO of Capita, a think tank dedicated to exploring how the cultural and social transformations of our day affect young children and their families, and to fostering new ideas and policies to build a future in which all children and families flourish. --------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Early Matters: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EgluC8 Apple: https://apple.co/3qIp7Ol iHeart: https://ihr.fm/44oFE7R Follow Us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CCFP and https://twitter.com/kbstevens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-on-child-and-family-policy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centeronchildandfamilypolicy See the Center on Child and Family Policy's Work: www.ccfp.orgSign Up for Updates: https://www.ccfp.org/sign-up-for-ccfp-updatesEmail the Show: [email protected]