Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-547

(1) may not be construed to restrict or alter the authority of any public or private agency or institution that deals with out-of-home placement, adoption, or related matters; and

(2) is related to and should be read in relation to Subtitle 13 of this title and §§ 5-524, 5-525, 5-525.1, and 5-534 of this subtitle.