2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-1304 - Measurement of efforts -- Protection of children removed from homes from abuse and neglect
§5-1304.
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.
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