. >> reporter: something a lot of are a >>> this is kevin tibbles on chicago's south side, felicia o'connor was already sleeping when the strike happened. she leaves for work at 4:30 each morning and usually drops 6-year-old michaela off. >> they don't know anything, i don't know anything. we're just out here blank, now i have to go to work. >> reporter: and felicia now is trying to find a safe place for her daughter, some schools opened half the day, with nonunion staffers. parents in a bind were also able to leave their children at some 60 area churches, and number of clubs and community services. some kids attend a program called safe haven in a local church. >> there is so much violence going on in the city of chicago, going up, we want our kids to be in a safe place. >> reporter: the local girls and boys clubs open of the early, helping the children. >> great staff members, supervised the fun activity and education, as well. >> reporter: it was at the girl's and boy's club that they found a refuge for michaela. >> if my child is not in school getting the education she needs, you know,