The function of welfare programs and services is to provide assistance and support to individuals and families who are in need or experiencing financial hardship. Welfare programs can include cash assistance, food assistance, healthcare services, housing assistance, job training, childcare, and other forms of support. The goal of welfare programs is to help alleviate poverty, promote economic stability, and improve the overall well-being of individuals and communities. Welfare programs are often administered by government agencies at the federal, state, or local level, as well as by non-profit organizations and community-based groups.
