Purpose of a care order

The object of a care order is, (a) to remove a child from a situation where he is suffering or is likely to suffer harm; (b) to assist the child and those with whom he was living or wishes to live with to examine the circumstances that have led to the making of the order and to take steps to resolve or ameliorate the problem so as to ensure the child’s return to the community; or (c) to protect the public from harm, distress or alarm which may be caused by any anti- social acts by the child.