Child Welfare Amendments of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Welfare Amendments of 1979 - Establishes under title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Aid for Child Welfare Services) of the Social Security Act a new part, part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance). Requires a State, in order to be eligible under such part for Federal payments, to establish a foster care and adoption assistance program meeting certain requirements including: (1) a "case review" of every child in foster care at least once every six months; (2) procedural safeguards of the rights of parents, foster parents, and children; and (3) an opportunity for a fair hearing to any individual whose request for benefits under part E is not acted on with reasonable promptness. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of Federal payments to States under such program. Defines the term "case review," as used in this Act, to mean a review by a court or an administrative review with respect to each child in foster care which: (1) verifies that there is a "case plan" for every child; (2) evaluates the progress toward eliminating the need for placement in foster care; and (3) sets a date by which it is expected a child can be returned h…