抄録
The recent economic deterioration of Japan has intensified discussion of the social safety net, resulting in a revision of the Living and Welfare Fund Loan System (LWFLS) and an expansion of the Public Assistance System to allow for the greater needs required by the increase in the low-income population. However, due to this increased demand, the LWFLS is on the verge of collapse; consequently, it has become more difficult to provide sufficient social welfare support to those in need. Therefore, local community social welfare programs should serve as a model for a more inclusive and continuous social support system, and consumers need to be educated regarding the need for such support as well as to be apprised of the support that is available.
