The effectiveness of efforts to address the health, mental health, education, and well–being of a child committed to the Department shall be measured by:
(1) the percentage of children in out–of–home placements who received a comprehensive assessment in compliance with federal regulations for the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program within 60 days of entering out–of–home placement;
(2) the percentage of eligible children entering foster care or kinship care who:
(i) have been examined by a medical provider within 10 days of entry into the out–of–home placement; and
(ii) have a designated health care provider within 10 days of entry into the out–of–home placement;
(3) the percentage of school–aged children in out–of–home placements enrolled in school; and
(4) any other indicators adopted by the Secretary under § 5–1302 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 13 - Child Welfare Accountability
Section 5-1302 - Outcome Measurement System
Section 5-1303 - Measurement of Efforts -- Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect
Section 5-1305 - Measurement of Efforts -- Permanency and Stability in Living Conditions
Section 5-1307 - Use of Measures
Section 5-1308 - Quality Assessment
Section 5-1309 - Local Department Self-Assessments