Labor Force Participation Labor force participation by mothers of very young and school age children is at an all time high. In all of these cases the majority of mothers worked full-time. The need for child care services is related to the need to strengthen and support families.
Some experts see the provision of child care as a form of child abuse prevention.
According to this publication, research on the impact of child care on family functioning has suggested that child care increases marital self-satisfaction and alleviates depression in mothers. As educators, qualified child care providers can play a critical role in community child abuse prevention strategies. For many families high-quality childcare is simply beyond their budgets. Accessibility Non-traditional work schedules are a reality for millions of American families. Women s Bureau found that mothers struggling to get of AFDC and TANF, who are able to find work, are likely to face jobs that require evening and weekend hours.