public assistance programs
Public assistance programs are government-funded initiatives designed to provide financial or other forms of aid to individuals or families in need, particularly those facing poverty or other challenging circumstances. These programs aim to help improve people's well-being by offering support such as food stamps, housing assistance, healthcare, unemployment benefits, and other forms of aid.
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- supplemental nutrition assistance program (snap)
- supplemental security income (ssi)
- temporary assistance for needy families (tanf)
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- welfare system reform
- women, infants, and children (wic) program
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