a system that is organized by the local government to help people who have financial or family problems; the department or the people who provide this help
a leaflet on the range of social services available
the local social services department
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social services
noun- a system that is organized by the local government to help people who have financial or family problems; the department or the people who provide this help
- a leaflet on the range of social services available
- the local social services department
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