family support
[/ˈfæməli səˈpɔrt/]
noun
apoio familiar
1. emotional, financial, or practical assistance provided by family members to one another
She relied on family support during her recovery from surgery.
Ela contou com apoio familiar durante sua recuperação da cirurgia.
2. a government program or social service designed to help families meet their basic needs
The family support services include counseling and financial assistance.
Os serviços de apoio familiar incluem aconselhamento e assistência financeira.
3. the backing and encouragement from relatives in achieving personal or professional goals
He wouldn't have succeeded without family support.
Ele não teria tido sucesso sem o apoio da família.
Family support is a deeply valued concept in both Brazilian and American cultures, though it manifests differently. In Brazil, extended family involvement is typically more pronounced, with grandparents, aunts, and uncles playing active roles in childcare and decision-making. In the US, family support often emphasizes nuclear family bonds and independence. Both cultures recognize formal family support programs as important social safety nets, particularly for vulnerable populations including the elderly, disabled, and low-income families.
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