Most entry-level jobs and fast food/retail don't give two sh*ts about references. Seriously, not that big of a deal. I've worked at dozens of jobs and not one person called any of my references. Again, try the temp agency. Why didn't that work for you? You never said why. If you're that desperate for a job, you'd try the temp agency again. My mom started out in temp without having any job experience. That's what temp agencies are for, to get experience. They don't care if you don't have references or have never worked that's the whole idea of a temp agency. They make money by finding you a job. It's in their best interest to find you work and they'll work with you to find a job.