social service

NOUN

social work

Synonyms

WEAK

casework community service free school lunch good works government-provided services relief social welfare support services welfare welfare work

Example Sentences

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More information can also be provided by a county social service office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Although CPS is a social service agency, it has a lot of overlap with the criminal justice system.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

The 31-year-old is currently serving as a social service agent in the military as he had been ruled unfit for regular combat duty.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

In another example, the state wants to use the technology to provide people with information about health and social service benefits in languages other than English.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

They represented social service agencies in the United States and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau