Social Services Amendments

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Services Amendments - Amends Title XX (Grants to States for Services) of the Social Security Act to increase the ceiling on the total amount allocable to the States for social services. Specifies a formula for determining increases for fiscal year 1978 and succeeding years. Requires State officials to consult with local officials in developing a comprehensive services program plan. Extends through fiscal year 1979 the provisions of Public Law 94-401 which provides $200,000,000 in additional funds for social services under Title XX of the Social Security Act. Extends, for one year, provisions of Public Law 94-401 pertaining to child day care services. Makes permanent the authorization granted under Public Law 94-120 to use funds to provide for medical care associated with the initial detoxification of alcoholics and drug addicts. Authorizes payment for emergency shelter for adults in danger of physical or mental injury, neglect, maltreatment, or exploitation. Prohibits payment for such shelter for more than 30 days in any six month period. Authorizes appropriations under Title XX for Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands for fiscal year 1979 …