Social Welfare Reform Amendments of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Welfare Reform Amendments of 1979 - Title I: Aid to Families with Dependent Children; Assistance to Meet Emergency Needs; Earned Income Credit - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children, hereinafter AFDC) of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide that in determining the income and resources of individuals claiming AFDC the following shall be disregarded in the case of any child or relative receiving AFDC: (1) the first $70 per month of earned income; (2) 20 percent of any self-employment earnings; (3) one-third of the amount of earned income not disregarded under clauses (1) or (2); (4) up to $160 in child care; and (5) a certain amount of the total income as determined by a formula set forth in this Act. Defines the term "income" for purposes of part A to include all income from whatever source. Specifies items which shall be excluded from income, including assistance which is based on need and is furnished by a State in order to augment AFDC. Amends the AFDC program to permit States to pay reduced benefits in the case of an AFDC child living with a relative who is not legally responsible for such child by pro-rating the costs of shelter and utilities …