human services

American  

plural noun

1. programs or facilities for meeting basic health, welfare, and other needs of a society or group, as people who are poor, sick, or elderly.

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Etymology

Origin of human services

First recorded in 1700–10 in the sense “provided by humans,” and in 1935–40 for the current sense

Example Sentences

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra noted at a candidate forum Monday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

By Monday, agencies including the Treasury Department and Department of Health and Human Services were telling employees that their AI tools would no longer work with Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the agency must restore public trust following the Covid-19 pandemic, shift its focus away from chronic disease and center its efforts on infectious disease response.

From The Wall Street Journal

He served as deputy secretary of health and human services, 2007-09.

From The Wall Street Journal

A 2010 Health and Human Services report found corps officers cost roughly 15% more than comparable civilian employees.

From The Wall Street Journal