family support

British

noun

a means-tested allowance for families in need

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"Construction has been booming," he told AFP before withdrawing cash, crediting various family support programmes introduced for the upswing.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Without such unpaid family support, older adults would go without care or end up in institutionalized care, which would further burden the healthcare system and public programs like Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Putting structure around family support allows retirees to give intentionally and confidently rather than reactively and helps ensure that generosity strengthens the plan instead of undermining it.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

"A lot of my best mates and my family support Villa, while my dad supports Wolves and my grandad was a West Brom fan - so I had a few different influences there," he explained.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Should we be shocked when they turn to gangs for support when no viable family support structure exists?

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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