How will the new law help working low-income parents achieve financial stability?

Congress added requirements that will provide more stable child care financial assistance to families on their path to financial stability, including extending children’s eligibility for child care regardless of temporary changes in parent’s earnings and work, training, or school schedules.  This will make it easier for parents to maintain employment or finish education programs.  The law also requires that States and Territories not unduly disrupt parents’ employment in order to maintain their eligibility, and adopt processes that take into account irregular fluctuations in earnings.