the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being

to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society.

welfare work.

financial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government

Thousands of jobless people in this city would starve if it weren't for welfare.

( initial capital letter ) Informal . a governmental agency that provides funds and aid to people in need, esp. those unable to work. ?

on welfare

receiving financial aid from the government or from a private organization because of hardship and need.

noun

abundance , advantage , benefit , contentment , ease , east street , euphoria , felicity , good , good fortune , happiness , health , interest , luck , pogey , profit , progress , satisfaction , success , thriving , well-being , prosperity , weal , aid , dole , handout , public assistance