Elvira grew up in an impoverished neighborhood where there was a high crime rate. She never met her father and her mother was addicted to heroin. She spent several years in foster care. She was lucky enough to have the same child welfare caseworker throughout her years in the system. She graduated from college and is now pursuing an MSW degree. The caseworker can be considered a ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: protective factor

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