social services

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

Austin Beagle, 31, and Nevada Barker, 30, said they were trying to sign up for food stamps this spring when someone offered them a background role outside a county social services office in Long Beach.

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An intersectoral approach involving health, legal and social services is critical for meaningful change.

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The presidential election comes amid growing concerns about inflation, security challenges, poor social services, corruption and unemployment.

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Ms Edward said Karen was "always in their thoughts" and claimed she wrote to social services in 1984 asking after her, but never received a response.

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The plaintiffs who spoke with The Times said the recruiters paid them outside a social services office in South Los Angeles.

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