However, in countries where there are few social welfare agencies, we serve people directly.

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The report, by children's charity Buttle UK, looked at 80 children who are looked after by family members outside of child welfare agencies.

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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is among many animal welfare agencies that are trying to help the hundreds of thousands of creatures victimized by the hurricane.

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