Welfare is a government program that provides money, medical care,
food, housing, and other things that people need in order to survive. People
who can receive help from these welfare programs are children, elders,
disabled, and others who cannot support their families on their current
income. Another name for welfare is public assistance.
There are many organizations that supply this public assistance. Such
as Salvation Army and other groups. Public assistance benefits help many
people who live below the poverty line, an income level is established for
families. If your income is below this you would be eligible to receive this
help.
Federal and state governments in the Unites States serve the poor
people through about 60 public assistance programs. Most people receive