social services

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Other research has shown that inequality can increase poverty, reduce opportunities to move up the SES ladder, and limit access to education, employment, and social services.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

In some cases, it might even have made them worse: raising demand, and therefore prices, for things like housing and adding pressure on social services like healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

She says the father was already caring for an older daughter, with no concerns from social services, and he had no history of using the drug.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And experts in city law and social services say the policies he has advanced — including mandatory treatment and arrests — face huge legal, financial and practical hurdles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Leanne called social services for years, but they wouldn’t tell her nothin’,” Sammie added.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter