(1) If after an investigation or an assessment made under this Act, the Director is of the opinion that a child is in need of care and protection, the Director shall take the necessary action to safeguard or promote the safety, welfare and well-being of the child.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Director may, following an investigation or an assessment —
(a) provide or arrange for the provision of support services for the child or his or her family or both;
(b) develop, in consultation with the parents of the child, whether jointly or separately, a care plan to meet the needs of the child or his or her family which does not involve taking the matter before the Court;
(c) ensure the protection of the child by exercising his or her powers to remove the child under this Act; or
(d) apply to the Court for a care order.
(3) The Director may decide that no action is necessary if he or she considers that proper arrangements exist for the care and protection of the child and the circumstances which led to the investigation or assessment have been or are being adequately dealt with.
(4) If the Director decides that no action is necessary under subsection (3), the Director shall make a record of the reasons for his or her decision.