ALLIANCE FOR CHILD WELFARE EXCELLENCE: Partners in Development-Lived Experi

The University of Washington (UW) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit proposals from contractors interested in providing curriculum development and process feedback for the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence, a partnership between the UW, UW Tacoma, Eastern Washington University, and the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Contractors may be asked to review materials and provide written or verbal feedback, which may occur in a 1:1 or group setting. Some projects have regular commitments to support project deadlines and outcomes, though execution of a contract is not a guarantee of business. The RFQ is seeking applicants with experience as birth/first parents, youth 18-25 currently in or alumni of foster/licensed relative placement, foster caregivers, kinship caregivers, fictive kin in Tribal communities, or legal guardians within the state of Washington. Applicants must have access to high-speed internet, a phone, and a personal computer, and be committed to supporting diversity and learning about DCYF policies and procedures. Selected applicants will be compensated for their time reviewing curriculum and providing feedback to enhance the learning experience for caregivers and the DCYF workforce.

The RFQ is open to any qualified contractors and is not restricted to any specific set-aside designations. The pool will remain open and ongoing to add additional individuals with lived experience at UW's discretion. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on award values or budget ranges.