EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32782/3041-1351/2023-1-6

Keywords:

social assistance, rehabilitation, social support

Abstract

The task of providing effective social assistance is extremely important in order to ensure an adequate standard of living for those in need of assistance. However, the effectiveness of social assistance is a complex and multifaceted problem that requires a lot of analysis and research. Social assistance can include various forms of support, such as cash payments, health care services, housing, education and other types of assistance provided to people in difficult life situations. However, the question of the effectiveness of social assistance is quite complex and multifaceted. It is important to ensure not only access to social assistance, but also to make it effective in terms of supporting those in need, as well as to ensure sustainability and stability of the social assistance system. In the context of researching the effectiveness of social assistance, it is important to study the quality and availability of services, the favorable conditions for the provision of social assistance for users, as well as to take into account the costs of its provision and the possibility of increasing efficiency due to the improvement of the system. Determining the efficiency and effectiveness of the social support system in the case of providing assistance to vulnerable groups of the population who need it. Study of measures and programs of social assistance and their effectiveness for solving specific social problems and needs of vulnerable population groups. It is also important to determine what factors affect the effectiveness of social assistance, and what opportunities exist for improving the social support system and ensuring sustainability and stability of its work. Research on the effectiveness of ensuring the optimal use of resources and ensuring the maximum positive impact on the lives of people in need of social support. According to research the effectiveness of social assistance depends on many factors, including how well the needs of those receiving assistance are identified, what programs and social support measures are used, and what resources are allocated for these purposes. One of the key factors in the effectiveness of social assistance is to provide real support to vulnerable populations who need it, and not just to create formal programs that have no real positive impact on people’s lives. In addition, the effectiveness of social assistance can be ensured through the use of innovative methods and technologies, such as electronic application systems and automation of assistance processes. Such approaches can help reduce bureaucracy and improve the speed and accuracy of social support delivery. Research also shows that social assistance should be focused on solving specific problems and needs of vulnerable population groups, providing them with access to necessary resources and services.

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Published

2023-11-29