Lived Experience Consultant - Caregivers

This subcontract, managed by the University of Washington, seeks a Lived Experience Consultant to provide specialized guidance for DCYF child welfare projects within Washington State. The consultant will support prime contractors by offering unique insights from the perspective of foster, kinship, or fictive kin caregivers specifically within Tribal communities. Key responsibilities include participating in virtual council meetings and contributing to the development of curricula and conference planning to ensure caregiver perspectives are integrated into project outcomes. To be eligible, candidates must be residents of Washington State and possess a personal computer with reliable internet access. The role focuses on the delivery of qualitative guidance and active meeting participation under NAICS code 611710. Interested parties should note the response deadline of December 31, 2026.