verified need
[VER-uh-fyd need]
noun phrasepl: verified needs
necessidade verificada
1. A requirement or lack of something that has been confirmed, documented, or proven to exist through evidence, assessment, or official confirmation
The social worker documented the verified need for emergency housing assistance.
A assistente social documentou a necessidade verificada de assistência de moradia de emergência.
2. In bureaucratic or administrative contexts, a requirement that meets established criteria and has been officially recognized as legitimate
Only verified needs qualify for government funding under this program.
Apenas necessidades verificadas se qualificam para financiamento governamental sob este programa.
3. In healthcare or social services, a confirmed deficiency that has been assessed and validated by qualified professionals
After the assessment, they identified verified needs for mental health services.
Após a avaliação, identificaram necessidades verificadas de serviços de saúde mental.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American social services, government assistance programs, and healthcare systems. It emphasizes the importance of objective assessment and documentation in determining eligibility for support, reflecting bureaucratic accountability standards. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in CNAS (Conselho Nacional de Assistência Social) and similar welfare administration contexts.
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