+Welfare encompasses public assistance programs designed to support individuals and families, often those experiencing [Poverty](/wiki/poverty). It functions as a vital [Social Safety Net](/wiki/social_safety_net), providing essential resources like food, housing, or income to ensure a basic standard of living.
+## See also
+- [Public Policy](/wiki/public_policy)
+- [Income Inequality](/wiki/income_inequality)
+- [Human Rights](/wiki/human_rights)
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