Building a healthy future for our famlies
NB Social Pediatrics is an interprofessional, community-based approach to care for children and their families in New Brunswick.
About Us
New Brunswick Social Pediatrics (NBSP) was developed with the primary purpose of improving the quality of life, health and long-term outcomes of children and their families in our province. It is well-documented that children facing social disparities, trauma and toxic stress will experience a disproportionate number of negative physical and mental health outcomes across their lifespan.
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Currently, our Parent-child Assistance Program (PCAP) office is located on 105 Prince Edward Street - the main level of the Wheelhouse of Waterloo Village.
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Up until recently, we have operated our Clinic at Saint John the Baptist School and have now opened up a new Community Social Pediatrics Centre in the South-Central Peninsula.
History and Recent News
Office Update
The Parent-Child Assistance Program office has moved!
May 2021
The PCAP office has relocated from 139 Prince Edward Street (the Social Enterprise Hub) to 105 Prince Edward Street (the Wheelhouse of Waterloo Village). We are so excited about this new space as the program continues to grow.
Publication: Journal of Pediatric and Child Health
"Disrupting the cycle of adverse childhood experiences by supporting mothers with addiction"
August 2020
Our research team investigated the predominance of generational addiction in families impacted by maternal addiction to identify potential risks present for the current generation of children.
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Click here to read the summary
Publication: Journal of Paediatric and Child Health
"Innovating Pediatric Behavioural Assessments and Care Pathways: Community Consultation Phase"
August 2020
Our research team examined the experiences of children and their families during referral and treatment process for pediatric behavioural referrals in our region.
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Click here to read the summary
Office Update
The PCAP office is now open!
May 2020
The PCAP Office is now opened, following provincial Covid-19 regulations to keep everyone safe. Please call the office to make an appointment prior to visiting.
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Click here to view our most recent safety measures
Article: CBC News
"Kids will be kids... and then there's Covid-19"
April 2020
CBC New Brunswick spoke with Dr. Sarah Gander about raising kids and teens during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Click here to read the article
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Blog Post: Canadian Pediatrics Society
"The essential work of social pediatrics"
April 2020
Dr. Sarah Gander reflects on the essential role of community social pediatrics in caring for families.
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Click here to read the blog post
History
2017
NB Social Pediatrics Launched
2018
April: NBHRF Clinical Scholarship Awarded to Dr. Gander
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September: Received SOAR Grant to grow the Research Team
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October: Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Launched
2019
Summer:
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Move to Social Enterprise HUB
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CARE Database collaboration begins with the NB-IRDT
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September: Strengthening Families Program delivered to 8 families
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November: First Community Social Pediatrics Clinic opens at SJBKE School
2020
February: Social Worker joins clinical team
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March: Longitudinal COVID-19 Study launched
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June: Attain Non-Profit Status for
NB Social Pediatrics Inc.
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August: Collaborated with SJ Community Loan Fund on Eye-ing the ID Project
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Fall: First Board Meeting for NB Social Pediatrics Inc.
2021
March: Capacity Building Grant Received
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June: PCAP Office Moves to the Wheelhouse of Waterloo Village
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July: Community Social Pediatrics Centre opens on Princess Street in Saint John