(1) The Director may assume the care responsibility of a child by notice in writing signed by the Director and served on the person, whether or not a parent of the child, who in the opinion of the Director appears to be in charge of the place or premises if the Director —
(a) suspects on reasonable grounds that a child is in need of care and protection; and
(b) is satisfied that it is not in the best interest of the child that the child be removed from the place or premises in which the child is currently located.
(2) A notice under subsection (1) does not cease to have effect because the child to whom it relates has been transferred to a different place or premises.