On the work issue, easy child works for UPS -their part time hours are 30 hours a week - there are years of waiting for full time however, while the start out pay is not stunning, the benefits are over the top good, and I think when he decides to move on, he can get the same benefits since he is now "union"
So you might want to check them out, plus Fed X. There are tons of positions open, not just the ones hefting boxes into carts. Since it is the holiday season,he is working an xtra day shift as a drivers helper, but again is limited to 30 hours max.
Marcie