+A **social safety net** is a system of government and non-government programs designed to protect vulnerable citizens from economic hardship. These essential supports, often including [Welfare](/wiki/welfare) and designed to alleviate [Poverty](/wiki/poverty), offer a crucial layer of protection against life's uncertainties.
+## See also
+- [Social Security](/wiki/social_security)
+- [Public Health](/wiki/public_health)
+- [Unemployment](/wiki/unemployment)