Each county shall report to the department on a regular basis on the conduct and effectiveness of the program provided for in this chapter. These reports shall be submitted in conformance with instructions provided by the department. These reports shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following data:
(a)
An estimate of the number of children adjudicated dependents of the juvenile court under Section 300 who have special health care needs during the reporting period.
(b)
The number of children with special health care needs in (1) hospitals or other institutional placements, (2) group homes, and (3) small family homes at the beginning of the reporting period.
(c)
The number of children with special health care needs in specialized foster care homes.
(d)
The number of children with special health care needs placed in specialized foster care homes during the reporting period.
(e)
The cost of providing specialized placements for children with special health care needs during the reporting period.