The Family Benefit Program replaces the basic social
assistance allowance for families. It provides support for such basic living expenses as
food, clothing, electricity, etc. Other parts of the social assistance program such as
allowances for special needs, rent, mortgage and drug cards stay the same.
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The Family Benefit Program replaces the basic social
assistance allowance for families. It provides support for such basic living expenses as
food, clothing, electricity, etc. Other parts of the social assistance program such as
allowances for special needs, rent, mortgage and drug cards stay the same.
