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social services

British  

plural noun

  1. welfare activities organized by the state or a local authority and carried out by trained personnel

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Now the market is as visible as ever, with colorful, bilingual signs that advertise EBT, agricultural programs and other social services.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"I'm overwhelmed right now with too many appointments going on," explained Hayley, who now works alongside social services with looked after children.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Proponents say they will work toward “minimizing the impact of unhoused individuals” within the district by collaborating with social services.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

As a result, municipal infrastructure and social services are under great strain with more pain to come.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“All right. Rain. I’m admitting you now. We’ll operate in the morning. And I’ll call social services to see what arrangements can be made for your grandson.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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