welfare work

/ˌwɛlˈfɛər wərk/
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Definitions of welfare work
  1. noun
    an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
    synonyms: social service
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    types:
    social work
    any of various services designed to aid the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
    casework
    close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
    type of:
    work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
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