family support

noun

1. a means-tested allowance for families in need

Example Sentences

Antonio Gutierrez, strategic coordinator for Organized Communities Against Deportations Chicago, said that members of the grassroots immigrant advocacy organization are serving as responders on a hotline launched by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Family Support Network.

From Salon

Grieving Julia needs family support, but she agrees to an extended American visit only to help with the childcare.

From Los Angeles Times

Little Miracles supported more than 8,000 people in August across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with counselling, therapy, accessible summer activities and family support.

From BBC

But Roodhouse said: "I would rather spend £150,000 on family support workers or something that is useful in the community."

From BBC

Hepi has warned that maintenance loans in England only just cover average rent - and that without family support or part-time work, students "will have no money to live off" after paying housing costs.

From BBC