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A Social Worker: Lola Jeffries And Her Community

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In this eco-map, a person of interest is Lola Jeffries and her environment. Lola came from Appalachians region which stands for a cultural region in the Eastern United States of America. Lola is A Social Worker by profession working with the department of health human services for fifteen years. She is also in school for pilot program. Lola is an active person in her community (Blair county) who always desire how to better the community on the impact recent welfare reform has on the school system and the entire community. Lola made a first move by recognizing that her community is in big mess. This mess affected the school system and children in the neighborhood. Lola shows first positive impression by seeking funds to work on various problems

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