TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Pai Li-fang, CEO of the Child Welfare League Foundation, is set to step down from her duties, with an official statement expected to be issued Tuesday (March 19), sources said Monday.
Pai's departure comes amid heightened scrutiny following allegations that a nanny referred by the foundation allegedly abused a 1-year-old boy in New Taipei City to death, triggering massive public outcry.
In an internal letter, Pai stated she would continue to support colleagues involved in the tragic case as an external expert attending a task force. She expressed hope for a satisfactory resolution.
Acknowledging its inescapable responsibility in the child abuse incident, the foundation has pledged full cooperation with authorities in their investigation. It echoed calls for extensive review and reforms to prevent similar events from recurring. The foundation informed that further measures and details of Pai's resignation will be clarified in a press release scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday.
With current developments, the foundation is gearing up for holistic transformation and improvement while managing these difficult times.