(1)This section applies to a child—
(a)who is within the area of a local authority,
(b)whom the local authority considers has needs for care and support in addition to the care and support provided by the child’s family,
(c)who is living apart from the child’s family, and
(d)who is not looked after by the local authority.
(2)If the local authority considers it necessary in order to promote the well-being of the child, it must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to—
(a)enable the child to live with the child’s family, or
(b)promote contact between the child and the child’s family.