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History

  • 2015
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    • The New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative (NJPPC) Pilot Program was
      launched.
    • Secured grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Children and
      Families (NJ DCF).
    • Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Cooper University Hospital joined
      as initial partner sites.
    • Expanded to four counties with $2.5 million in grant funding.
    • 134 healthcare providers participated during the program’s inaugural year
  • 2017
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    • The NJPPC expanded statewide.
    • NJ DCF increased program funding to $5 million.
    • Participation grew to include 20 counties.
    • Additional funding was secured from the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support telehealth initiatives.
    • Pediatric subspecialists joined the collaborative network.
    • Atlantic Health System became a program partner.
  • 2019
    • Membership surpassed 500 participating healthcare providers.
    • Over 180,000 children were screened for mental health concerns.
  • 2021
    • Program services expanded to include family medicine physicians, broadening the scope of care.
  • 2022
    • Program funding increased to $12 million, enabling further growth and service enhancements.
  • 2023
    • Strategic collaboration with DCF supported integration with the Children’s Mobile Response (CMO) and NJ4S systems.
    • Continued expansion included the addition of new support roles.
    • Pediatric and family medicine residents began active participation in the program, strengthening workforce development.
  • 2024
    • School physicians joined the collaborative, further extending access to student mental health services.
    • Strengthened partnerships with community-based providers enhanced care coordination.
    • NJPPC emerged as a central hub for education and training, preparing the next generation of pediatric and family medicine physicians to address pediatric mental health needs.
  • 2025
    • Ongoing program growth is anticipated, with continued efforts to expand access to services and improve outcomes across the state.