§ 5-1304. Measurement of efforts -- Protection of children removed from homes from abuse and neglect

MD Fam L Code § 5-1304 (2019) (N/A)
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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.