§ 5–1304
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1304 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 13. Child Welfare Accountability
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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.