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Introduction

  
  Social services and welfare is concerned with improving the lives of people, groups, and societies, especially those in need. These efforts usually attempt to improve the financial and social situation of people in need (e.g., unemployed or  mentally unhealthy). In many developing countries, most such aid is provided by friends, family members, and religious organizations. In these cases, the role of the government is virtually non-existent. On the other extreme are “welfare states” that play a very strong and visible role in the well being of their constituents.

It is possible to subdivide these services into welfare services that provide financial support and social services that do not. Specifically, welfare services may include:   

·         Unemployment benefits

·         Homelessness support

·         Social security benefits  

·         Others

 Social services may include :   

·         Child protection and Elder care

·         Substance abuse and Drug addiction

·         Mental health and community services

·         Crisis intervention

·         Violence, abuse, neglect

 

  
 

 

 
 

 
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