social service
US /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
UK /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/

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Sozialdienst, Sozialleistungen
a system of government-funded services designed to promote the welfare of the community, especially by providing assistance to those in need
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She works for a local social service agency.
Sie arbeitet für eine lokale Sozialdienst-Agentur.
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Many families rely on social services for support.
Viele Familien sind auf Sozialdienste angewiesen.