Shanghai Perfects System for Helping Financially Difficult Families 　　A social network that covers the whole city for helping the needy is being gradually perfected. As a result, families with financial difficulties have received social concern and their basic subsistence is guaranteed. 　　Government departments and trade union organizations attach importance to investigation, they have set up archives and cards and focused on key points. As a result, families with financial difficulties receive regular policy assistance. 　　The re-employment project is an important link in Shanghai's network for helping the needy families. Last year, more than 1,100 laid-off workers were resettled within a short period of time. With a fixed amount of income, their living standards have been improved. 　　 HomeNews 1999-01-13 Page1