Section 5-1304 - Measurement of efforts - Protection of children removed from homes from abuse and neglectThe 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.