History

New Brunswick Social Pediatrics (NBSP) was first created in late 2017 with a single
employee, and a small group of pediatricians who knew that the current medical system
was allowing the most vulnerable children to slip through the cracks. After ten years of
practicing medicine, Dr. Gander was seeing her former teen-aged patients with
histories of trauma and substance-use showing up in her office with children of their
own. It was clear that, if changes were not made, she could be treating the grandchildren
before she retired.

In response to these trends, NBSP has developed a system of radical, compassionate support with two main programs: Community Social Pediatrics (CSP) Clinic and The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP).

2017

New Brunswick Social Pediatrics Research Program is launched with support from the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s The Give Campaign.
Sarah Campbell hired as first employee to coordinate the program.

2018

Dr. Sarah Gander awarded Clinical Scholarship by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation.
NBSP is awarded a SOAR Grant to grow the Research Team.
Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Launched with support from Social Innovation Fund.

2019

CARE Database collaboration begins with NB-IRDT with support from GNB – Social Development.
Strengthening Families Program launched with support from IODE.
Community Social Pediatrics Clinic opens at St. John the Baptist/King Edward School.