Section 5-1304 – Measurement of Efforts — Protection of Children Removed From Homes From Abuse and Neglect

    The effectiveness of efforts to protect children removed from their homes from abuse and neglect shall be measured by:

        (1)    the incidence of indicated or unsubstantiated findings of child abuse or neglect of children in the custody of a local department, or a placement agency, for placements:

            (i)    in foster care homes;

            (ii)    in kinship care homes;

            (iii)    in residential treatment centers or group homes;

            (iv)    with family members; and

            (v)    in other forms of substitute care;

        (2)    the incidence of indicated or unsubstantiated findings of child abuse or neglect within 12 months following the release of the child committed to the Department; and

        (3)    any other indicators adopted by the Secretary under § 5-1302 of this subtitle.