welfare work

American  

noun

1. the efforts or programs of an agency, community, business organization, etc., to improve living conditions, increase job opportunities, secure hospitalization, and the like, for needy persons within its jurisdiction.

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Other Word Forms

• welfare worker noun

Etymology

Origin of welfare work

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Runaways tend to be “an unfortunate part of this world of child welfare work,” he said.

From Reuters

She continued her animal welfare work during this time period, becoming a trustee of the Morris Animal Foundation and joining the board of directors of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.

From Fox News

Emile was drawn to recordings about government policies including welfare work requirements and redlining — the 1930s federal housing policy that reinforced segregation by refusing to insure mortgages in Black neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

The safari park is closed to visitors, but site maintenance and animal welfare work continue, requiring the majority of staff to be present.

From Scientific American

Emile was drawn to recordings about government policies including welfare work requirements and redlining — the 1930s federal housing policy that reinforced segregation by refusing to insure mortgages in black neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times