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family support

British  

noun

  1. a means-tested allowance for families in need

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“I came in with no family support and hardly an education,” Dr. Arian said.

From New York Times

This loving-unity approach will also, ironically, serve you well later if your sibling develops controlling-spouse problems and needs family support.

From Washington Post

Providers and leaders who work in behavioral health, developmental disability, long-term care, and family support services have attended the multiple hearings on rate adjustments, saying thanks for the proposed increases but asking for more.

From Salon

“This was a guy who was critically ill and required a tremendous amount of resources … but between the hospital and the staff’s perseverance, Josh’s perseverance, his family support — he made it.”

From Seattle Times

Family support can be crucial during that process — and before.

From Washington Post