People over age 60 can get assistance through the Rent-a-Kid program. It’s designed to give young teens an opportunity to get work and help older adults who need assistance but are on a budget.

MILFORD -- The Department of Youth and Family Services is operating its "Rent-a-Kid" program again, as it has for more than 20 years. The program connects Milford residents with teenagers 12 to 17 ...

Rent-A-Kid began more than 25 years ago when the agency saw many teens were looking to work and gain a sense of responsibility but were too young to get hired by companies, Bartlett said. Today ...