When Chris chants “ward of the state” in response to his siblings about what they should do with Tammy, it’s clear that it’s something they’ve discussed before.
Then, in the Jan. 24, 2022 episode, Chris, Amy, and their sister Amanda Halterman discuss how to help Tammy now. She has been partying more than usual, and the little effort she put into her health before is currently at an all-time low.
Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/is-tammy-slaton-a-ward-of-the-state