Former CYS Worker Admits To Prostitution, Trafficking In Delco

MEDIA, PA — A New Jersey woman and former Children and Youth Services worked admitted to promoting prostitution and human trafficking in Delaware County court.

Court records show Candace Talley, 27, of Sicklerville, New Jersey pleaded guilty Wednesday to human trafficking and promoting prostitution, both felony charges.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Talley played a role in a prostitution ring and was charged with the exploitation of a woman whose children were in foster care, and whose Children and Youth Services case was being managed by Talley.

Authorities alleged she enlisted women to work as prostitutes, drove them to and from jobs, and took a portion of the money from the illegal activity of the women she recruited back in 2017.

Talley is also accused of promising a victim that she would falsify any drug tests to ensure a favorable recommendation regarding the children's placement.

She is free on $25,000 unsecured bail.

Talley's sentencing is scheduled for March 22.