| LC control no. | sh 85108846 |
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| LC classification | HV1 HV9960 |
| Topical heading | Public welfare |
| Variant(s) | Benevolent institutions Poor relief Public assistance Public charities Public relief Public welfare--Government policy Public welfare reform Relief (Aid) Social welfare Welfare (Public assistance) Welfare reform |
| See also | subdivision Public welfare under ethnic groups and subdivision Civilian relief under individual wars, e.g. World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief Human services Social service |
| Scope note | Here are entered works on tax-supported welfare activities. Works on privately supported welfare activities are entered under Charities. Works on the methods employed in social work, public or private, are entered under Social service. Works that discuss collectively the various policies, programs, services, and facilities to meet basic human needs relating to the quality of life, such as education, health, welfare, etc. are entered under Human services. |
| Subject example tracing | Notes under Charities; Human services; Social service |
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