§ 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.

HISTORY: 2006, chs. 31, 475.