Child Care Needs of Welfare Recipients In Maryland's Welfare Reform Program

Authors

Barbara H. Vann, Loyola College
Todd W. Rofuth, Southern Connecticut State University

Abstract

Legislation mandating participation of welfare recipient parents in education and employment and training programs has created increased demand for provision of child care. Providing the most appropriate care for this unique population depends, ideally, on its needs and preferences. This study examines child care needs and preferences of a sample of participants in Maryland's welfare reform employment and training programs. Although care by a relative is most widely used by these respondents, it is not clear that this is the type of care preferred by the majority of respondents. This has important implications for policy decisions regarding child care funding.

Recommended Citation

Vann, Barbara H. and Rofuth, Todd W. (1993) "Child Care Needs of Welfare Recipients In Maryland's Welfare Reform Program," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 20: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2072
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol20/iss2/6