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 GUEST
Joe 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.
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