"Government welfare" refers to financial assistance or social programs provided by the government to help individuals or families who are in need or facing financial difficulties. Full definition
This can affect your ability to secure a job, find a home, and participate in important government welfare programs. (aerlawgroup.com)
More and more mothers were raising their child as a single parent (often with the help of the newly created institution of government welfare). (en.wikipedia.org)
In short, private charity is good, but there is also a place for government welfare. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)