Thus, States should assess whether recipients have an interest in providing child care before assigning them to this activity. In addition, States should provide training, supervision and other supports to enhance caregiving skills if they wish recipients to attain self-sufficiency. Such supports would assist the development of both the caregivers and the children in care. Finally, the stability of child care arrangements affects outcomes for both parents and the children in care. When parents feel comfortable with their child care arrangements, their own participation in the work force becomes more stable.
Stability fosters emotional security for children.
Thus, stability should be one of the factors States take into account when assigning participants to child care as a work activity. This rule is closed for comment.