wel•fare (wel?fâr), n. Financial or other aid provided, especially by the government, to people in need.
Merriam Webster’s Dictionary
Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services lists three programs as the basis of our welfare system: Food Stamps, Medicaid, and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance. For each one of these programs, Maine ranks second in the nation for enrollment. Click the links below to learn more about Maine’s welfare system.
