Social services are a wide range of government-provided or government-funded programs and services that are intended to support and assist individuals and families in need. They can include:

1. Income support: Programs that provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families, such as welfare, food assistance, and housing subsidies.
2. Child welfare: Services that protect children from abuse and neglect and provide support to families in need, such as foster care and adoption services.
3. Mental health and substance abuse services: Programs that provide counseling, therapy, and treatment for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.
4. Senior services: Services that support older adults, such as home-delivered meals, in-home care, and transportation assistance.
5. Disability services: Services that support people with disabilities, such as vocational training, transportation assistance, and adaptive equipment.
6. Employment and training programs: Programs that provide job training, education, and employment assistance to help individuals find and maintain employment.
7. Emergency and disaster services: Services that provide assistance during emergencies and disasters, such as evacuation shelters, food, and medical care.