Historical vs. Projected Rainy Day Fund Balances

This chart compares historical Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rainy day balances to DHHS' projections for the rainy day balance in coming years. Although advocates would like for the balance to decrease, which would indicate that underserved families are getting assistance, they are skeptical of whether it will do so, given the rainy day balance's history of continually ballooning upward.

Chart: Leah Cates & Chris Bowling Source: Data from DHHS provided by Liz Hruska with the Legislative Fiscal Office Get the data