Welfare People Concerned Child Noun ˈwelfeə(R ˈwelfer Child's

• we are concerned about the child's welfare.
• the state is still the main provider of welfare.
• child welfare
• a social welfare programme

welfare

1. the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group
• SYNONYM well-being
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/well-being
• We are concerned about the child's welfare.

Extra Examples

• The government's policies will promote the welfare of all citizens.
• people concerned about child welfare
• Animal welfare groups want this practice banned altogether.
2. practical or financial help that is provided, often by the government, for people or animals that need it
• SEE ALSO corporate welfare
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/corporate-welfare
• The state is still the main provider of welfare.
• child welfare
• a social welfare programme
• welfare provision/services/work
• There must be adequate welfare provision for people with disabilities.
3. money that the government pays regularly to people who are poor, unemployed, sick, etc.
• They would rather work than live on welfare.

Extra Examples

• financial incentives to leave welfare
• The new government promised to clamp down on welfare fraud.
• The welfare check never went far enough.
• lone parents living on welfare benefits
• the number of families on welfare

Word Origin

• Middle English: from the adverb well + the verb fare.