what is social welfare 
a social welfare system assists those in need whether they re individuals or families various types of welfare are available and how much welfare you re eligible for depends on factors like the country region or state in which you live the federal government provides money to each state and the welfare programs operate on a state by state basis in the u s 28 some social welfare programs in countries such as canada send money directly to the individual or family in need if they qualify 29the bottom linewelfare encompasses a wide range of government programs that are designed for individuals and families who don t make enough money to afford a decent standard of living housing food medical care and financial assistance for daily life are all provided by separate social welfare programs these programs are funded by taxpayers and help those who are in need cope with financial stress and hardship recipients often receive biweekly or monthly payments in the form of food stamps vouchers or direct payments in some cases the goal of welfare is to support families and individuals in need as they work toward a more secure financial life 