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​"Creating a bridge between research and practice in early learning and care"

Consultant to Support CYPT in Equity Design Thinking Project

12/1/2023

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Statement of Work
Consultant to Support CYPT in Equity Design Thinking Project
December 2023​
Who we Are: The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region (CYPT) is a community-wide partnership of service providers, researchers, planning bodies, and funders who serve children, youth, and families. We work to improve system coordination, and the well-being of children and youth in the region (in particular, sense of belonging).
What we are Seeking To Do: Many assets and supports have been added into the system of child and youth services over the past few years in the name of equity. At the same time, there continues to be gaps and harm in the system. In thinking about how the CYPT collaborative is uniquely positioned, we want to consider existing community input regarding equity, and hear from grassroots and larger organizations, to identify the most impactful ways the CYPT structure can support system-wide equity for children and youth. We are looking to work with a Consultant who can support this endeavor. Clarifying Info: We envision that consultation will be with current CYPT members, and those who may be interested in future membership with the CYPT.
Guiding Principles: We value the opportunity this project offers to support the human rights of our community members. With that sprit, we aim for the following principles to guide the work:
1. All the voices that want to be heard will be heard.
2. Space that welcomes curiosity and compassion will be created, while also            accepting the discomfort and strong emotions that may emerge.
3. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by traditionally         under represented communities.
4. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by children and      youth.
5. Participants will need to share their truth, while also being open to personally     evolving, and to releasing any agendas and/or expectations for the outcomes       of this project.
6. The results will be intentionally informed by the community, and intentionally        actioned by the collective. 
    Requested Deliverables:
• Lead an asset/strengths assessment of equity resources, practices and                 supports across the CYPT network.
• Collaboratively with communities, and using culturally appropriate methods,         identify system-level equity gaps related to children and youth.
• Develop recommendations regarding what CYPT is best positioned to address     in the name of system-wide equity for children and youth.
   Desired Skills and Assets of a Consultant:
• Ability to lead with curiosity and to create an environment that fosters curiosity    and compassion.
​• Alignment to the principles outlined for this project.
• Experience working with equity-deserving groups, and an understanding of the    harm that can be caused by systems.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Strong understanding and experience of Waterloo Region.
•  Ability to ground the work in community-based research, and/or consult with         academia.
• Readiness to build on pre-existing studies/reports that exist (CYPT will gather       for the consultant).
• Ability to recognize personal biases and keep the project objective and                principles the priority.
• Consultants with lived experience from a traditionally underrepresented                 community(s) are encouraged to apply. 
Contract Funding: $20,000
Other Funds Available: $2,500 for stipends/honorariums to support consultation with informants.
Timeline: January – June 2024
Those interested in applying should send a written response (maximum 5 pages) that includes your proposed approach to this project (including timelines and budget allocation) by December 20, 2023 (end of day) to Alison Pearson, Manager CYPT. Please email apearson@regionofwaterloo.ca, and thank you for your interest in this project!
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