social services

British

plural noun

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

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An inquest began on 5 October to examine the contact Michelle had with police and social services in the weeks leading up to the fire.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

He also calls for reining in wasteful government spending while protecting essential social services like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

They may also be important for planning healthcare, education, and social services for people with these diagnoses.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Africa's richest economy shed 345,000 jobs in the second quarter, with most of the losses coming in the community and social services sector.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

I refused to look directly at her when I replied, “I like them okay, but my mama did bad things, so social services had to take me away for my own good.”

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

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