familyassistanceprogram
nounUK /ˈfæmɪli əˈsɪstəns ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈfæmɪli əˈsɪstəns ˈproʊɡræm/
A family assistance program is help that a group gives to families who need money, food, or other support.
The family assistance program helped them pay for food and rent after the storm.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A workplace benefit that helps employees and their families with childcare, counseling, or emergency funds.
Her company's family assistance program offers free counseling and childcare vouchers.
3. A government-funded service that gives temporary help to low-income families.
They applied for the family assistance program to get monthly food support.
4. A charity or community effort that provides direct aid such as meals or clothing to families in need.
The local church runs a family assistance program that delivers groceries every week.