Transition-age youth are able to gain psychosocial protective factors as well as neurophysiological buffering through...

In the CFRP framework, transition-age youth services focus on fostering protective factors to support mental health and resilience. Consistent relationships with caring individuals, such as mentors or supportive adults, provide psychosocial protective factors (e.g., emotional support) and neurophysiological buffering (e.g., reducing stress responses). The CFRP study guide states, “Transition-age youth gain psychosocial protective factors and neurophysiological buffering through consistent relationships with caring individuals, which mitigate stress and enhance resilience.” Caregiving for siblings (option B) may build responsibility but is less directly linked to neurophysiological benefits. Involvement in child protective services (option C) is often a risk factor, not a protective one. Peer networks (option D) are supportive but less impactful than adult relationships.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Transition-Age Youth Services): “Consistent relationships with caring individuals provide transition-age youth with psychosocial protective factors and neurophysiological buffering, reducing stress and promoting resilience.”