Candace Jones

Candace Jones is an experienced professional in the field of child welfare and licensing, currently serving as a Licensing Specialist at the Children's Network of Hillsborough since July 2024. Prior to this role, Candace held the same title at the Children's Home Network from June 2022 to June 2024 and worked as a Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS from September 2021 to May 2022. Candace's career includes positions such as Adoption Social Worker at LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc., Case Manager Supervisor at Lutheran Services Florida and Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc., and Family Care Manager at Directions for Living. Beginning as a Family Case Manager at Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc., Candace's background also features experience as an Adoption Specialist at Centerstone and a Case Manager at One Hope United. Candace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.