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Being a teenager and becoming an adult isn't easy, and everyone needs some help along the way. This new practical handbook will answer many of the key questions and concerns raised by young people as they move out of the care environment and take control of their lives and their future. It explores a wide range of everyday life skills and provides the perfect complement to many of the rights-based guides produced by local authorities across the UK. For children and young people who have not benefited from stable and continuous family support, this book is the ultimate portable parent . It is packed with practical advice and information, easy to read and use, and illustrated with highly original cartoons. It will provide a great companion for young people on life's journey to adulthood and responsibility, and offer essential training on living life safely and well. Getting Sorted! is aimed at young people who are either moving into foster care or residential care or are moving out to live on their own for the first time. It covers a wide range of day-to-day practical issues such as: washing clothes; cleaning and tidying; diet and food preparation; managing money; getting online; and what to do in an emergency. It also addresses important broader issues such as staying safe, keeping healthy and building self-esteem. The handy format of the book makes it easy to use and carry around. It has been colour coded to make different sections clear and quick to refer to. Residential care teams, leaving care teams and other professionals involved in working with teenagers and adolescents will find these books an essential resource for guiding and informing young people as they take their first steps to independence.

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