Should I be going to school for this degree?

The degree is TA or full teaching/child development. I live in CA and I know there are absolutely no jobs in this filed but here's why I am thinking of this degree...

- My husband just got laid off from the worst job ever, we are both on welfare for the moment. He plans to only go to school for the semester & then join the military.

- The welfare program we are on makes me choose from a list of degrees or certificates (such as: agriculture, welding, forklift operator, nursing & the one I chose)

- I know nursing would be the better option but I am horrible at remembering medical terms, anatomy & chemistry.

So i guess should I be taking the teaching program despite the futility? Are there jobs in this field in other states besides CA? If you live outside CA can you let me know what the market is for teachers in your sate?