1. Government or institutional financial support provided to individuals or families in need, typically including welfare, unemployment benefits, housing assistance, and food aid
The family applied for social assistance after losing their jobs.
A família pediu ajuda social após perderem os empregos.
2. Services and programs designed to help vulnerable populations meet their basic needs
Social assistance programs aim to reduce poverty and inequality.
Os programas de ajuda social visam reduzir a pobreza e a desigualdade.