Supervision and care orders

On the application of a social services practitioner or any other authorised person, a Family Court or a magistrates (a) a supervision or interim supervision order placing a child under the supervision of the Department while leaving the child in the custody of his or her parents or guardians; (b) a care order or an interim care order placing a child in the care of the person in charge of the Department; or (c) an order placing the child in the custody of the Department where the child’s parents or relatives are unable to care and maintain the child, and where no other alternative measures are available to protect the child. 60