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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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The Antelope Valley mom of Athena Johannesmeyer, 5, balances motherhood and her social services career with running clubs and races — all while managing chronic illness.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 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

Other research has shown that inequality can increase poverty, reduce opportunities to move up the SES ladder, and limit access to education, employment, and social services.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

“Leanne called social services for years, but they wouldn’t tell her nothin’,” Sammie added.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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