Yearly Change in TANF Rainy Day Fund Balance

This chart shows how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rainy day fund has grown over the past several years. Some advocates and legislators are concerned that allowing the balance to balloon, and not spending down the fund, leaves underserved families in a lurch.

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