Summary
The Transition Equity Act (TEA Act) reclaims unspent or sunsetted federal funds to establish a new baseline of monthly financial support and community-rooted oversight for children and families. It replaces enforcement-based child support systems with digital transparency, direct benefit trusts, and public-facing audits.
Key Objectives
- Guarantee monthly stabilization benefits to eligible children
- Redirect expired WIC/TANF/FYI funding into local community trusts
- Establish Local Oversight Boards for democratic financial accountability
- Eliminate family court dependency for basic support enforcement
Core Values
- Dignity: Funds flow directly to children, not through conflict-driven systems
- Transparency: Public dashboards and audits via the Unified Contribution Infrastructure (UCI)
- Equity: Access and flexibility for mixed-status, multiguardian, or low-income households
- Accountability: Civil penalties for fraud, and public whistleblower protections
Budget & Funding
The TEA Act redirects an estimated $25 million in unallocated or expired federal program funds into three tiers:
- 65% to direct stabilization deposits
- 25% to infrastructure and administration
- 10% to oversight and evaluation
Implementation Plan
- Rollout in 3–5 pilot states within 12 months
- National integration within 4 years
- Real-time audits via digital ledger infrastructure (UCI)