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

Spending by the Health and Human Services -- relating to Medicare and Medicaid -- picked up by $34 billion.

From Barron's

Department of Health and Human Services changed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule to model that of Denmark.

From Salon

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told two airport workers who asked the candidates questions about cuts to state services for immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are jointly issued every five years by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.

From Barron's

Department of Health and Human Services, during a briefing for reporters.

From MarketWatch