Fleetwood RV Helps Provide A “Safe Haven” To Riverside County

Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced its collaboration with Mobile Safe Haven, a community program from Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. PCA Riverside County , the county’s designated lead agency tasked with child abuse and neglect prevention, hosted a rollout event in downtown Riverside this afternoon to showcase the program.
Mobile Safe Haven provides a Community Response Vehicle (CRV) offering children from high-risk homes an immediate, non-traumatic environment while law enforcement and or child protective services conduct investigation activities. The program was initiated in response to the high rate of emotional trauma children may incur during social services’ responses to emergency incidents.

PCA Riverside County, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s department and Fleetwood RV, modified four Fleetwood Jamboree 24D Class C motor homes into kid-friendly mobile sites. The rear double beds were removed and replaced with additional side dinettes, while the kitchen ranges and ovens were replaced with specially designed cribs and pens for small children to safely play during field investigations. The units were also equipped with 20-inch color televisions and DVD/VCR players, and the units’ lounge chairs were outfitted for child car seats.

“Fleetwood RV is extremely proud to participate in a community program such as Mobile Safe Haven,” said Chris Braun, Executive Vice President of Fleetwood RV. “Working with PCA Riverside County and the Sheriff’s department to offer a valuable and much needed service to the Riverside community was something we were highly motivated to do.”

“The Riverside Sheriff’s department and Fleetwood RV played an integral role in launching the Mobile Safe Haven program,” said Theresa Larsen, Executive Director of PCA Riverside County. “Thanks to their dedication, Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County will be able to offer a vital and indispensable service to the community.”

About Prevent Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County is Riverside County’s designated lead agency in child abuse and neglect prevention and works towards promoting strong families, positive parenting, and safe children through advocacy, public awareness, and coordination of community programs and services. Established in 1983 as a grassroots organization, Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County is comprised of individuals from public and private agencies as well as concerned members of the community. Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2002.

About Fleetwood Enterprises
Fleetwood RV is a division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FLE), a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer of manufactured housing. Fleetwood’s recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and folding trailers. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at www.fleetwood.com or call 1-800-322-8216.

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