Leading charity the Fostering Network have appointed Freda Lewis
as the new Director of the Fostering Network in Wales.
Lewis, who takes up the post in August, brings a wealth of
experience to the post: she trained as a nurse, midwife and health
visitor in South Wales and currently works for the Welsh Assembly
Government as Adoption and Fostering Policy Manager.
Lewis said:
“I am very excited about joining the Fostering Network at such a
positive time within Wales. There is a big commitment across all
parties in the Welsh Assembly Government to improve the lives of
disadvantaged children and young people. I look forward to working
with the Welsh Assembly Government and key stakeholders to
influence and improve the lives of children and young people in
care”.
Robert Tapsfield, the Fostering Network's chief executive,
said:
”I’m pleased to welcome Freda Lewis to the Fostering Network.
Freda is passionately committed to improving foster care and I am
very confident she will make an important contribution to shaping
the future of our work.”
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading charity for all those
involved in fostering and exists to ensure that fostered children
receive the highest standards of care.
For more information contact the Fostering Network on 020 7620 6441
or email media@fostering.net