public assistance
Public assistance refers to government programs and resources that are provided to individuals or families in need, aiming to help them meet their basic needs or improve their overall quality of life. These programs may offer financial aid, healthcare, food assistance, housing support, and other essential services to those who are eligible based on specific criteria defined by law and policy.
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- cash assistance
- financial assistance
- food assistance programs
- food stamps
- government assistance
- government assistance programs
- housing assistance
- housing assistance programs
- nutrition assistance
- poverty reduction assistance
- public assistance programs
- public housing assistance
- rental assistance
- social assistance systems
- temporary assistance programs