UW The Alliance - Experts by Experience Council

The University of Washington is soliciting proposals under RFQQ 10836 to establish an Experts by Experience Council. The purpose of this council is to provide lived-experience insights to support the development and revision of curricula, conference planning, and broader organizational efforts to foster accountability and awareness within the child welfare system. Selected members must reside in Washington state and possess specific lived experiences, such as being alumni of care aged 18 to 25, foster or kinship caregivers, birth parents, or individuals with Tribal child welfare connections. The commitment requires a 12 to 18 month term ending June 30, 2027, with a requirement to participate in onboarding and three virtual council meetings per year. Applicants are evaluated based on their specific lived experience categories, their ability to commit to the meeting schedule, and the submission of a contractor response form and two references. Technical requirements include access to a personal computer, phone service, and high-speed internet. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity and confidentiality, as well as a willingness to learn or existing knowledge of DCYF policies, the Washington Administrative Code, and the Revised Code of Washington. Proposals must include a completed criteria checklist and the required references to be considered.