Md. Code, Family Law § 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.