# Erin Caplan, NP > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/pediatric-family-support/ > **Published:** 2026-08-07T15:58:09-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-10-20T19:32:07-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** On-call pediatric support from Erin Caplan, NP. Board-certified, response within 2 hours, and collaborative care between visits for your child. --- [Home](/) › [Pediatric Care](/pediatrics/) › Pediatric Family Support CED Clinic · Pediatric Family Support ## A steady partner for the questions that come up between visits. Erin Caplan, NP works directly with families who want more than a scheduled appointment: an on-call clinical partner who already knows your child, and who helps you carry a plan forward over time. [Request Pediatric Support](#connect) [See How It Works](#how-it-works) Board-certified Pediatric NPResponse within 2 hoursLicensed cannabis care provider, MA CCC Some families want a clinician who already knows their child’s history, who can be reached when a new question comes up, and who helps carry a plan forward, not just a single appointment on the calendar. Medically reviewed by Benjamin Caplan, MD, Founder & Chief Medical Officer, CED Clinic · Last updated August 7, 2026 The Role ## A nurse practitioner who becomes part of your care team. Erin Caplan, NP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Erin is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a master’s-level [medical education](https://cedclinic.com/clinical-experience-medical-cannabis-student-support/) from Simmons. Her clinical background includes both inpatient and outpatient primary care at Massachusetts General Hospital, Hyde Park Pediatrics, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where she worked with some of the most fragile and clinically complex pediatric patients. She brings that same rigor to ongoing, collaborative support for families outside the hospital setting: helping you understand what’s happening with your child, weigh the options in front of you, and stay on top of a plan as it evolves. Erin does not replace your child’s pediatrician or specialists. She works alongside them, and alongside Dr. Caplan, so that the people caring for your child are working from the same picture. Why This Exists The space between appointments is often where the most important questions live: whether a new symptom is worth worrying about, whether a dose adjustment makes sense before the next scheduled visit, or simply who to call when something changes and the answer isn’t obvious. Erin’s role is to close that space, so your family isn’t holding those questions alone until the next appointment. ## Led by Erin Caplan, NP Background & Credentials   Master’s-level [medical education](https://cedclinic.com/clinical-experience-medical-cannabis-student-support/), Simmons   Mass General Hospital, Hyde Park Pediatrics & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute   Licensed cannabis care provider, Massachusetts [Cannabis Control Commission](https://cedclinic.com/massachusetts-cannabis-industry-shawn-collins-impact/)   Community leader, athlete, and mother of four How It Works ## You don’t need a fully organized case to begin. The first step is simply telling us what’s going on. From there, Erin builds an ongoing structure around your family. 1 Getting started A short intake covering your child’s history, current concerns, and what kind of support you’re looking for. 2 A direct line to Erin You get a way to reach her directly, with a response within 2 hours of a request. 3 Ongoing collaboration Up to 3 calls per week, guaranteed for the year, to work through decisions, questions, and adjustments as they come up, not just at scheduled visits. 4 Quarterly review A structured check-in on how your child’s plan is progressing and what, if anything, should change going forward. **For cannabis-based care:** Erin works closely with Dr. Caplan on [product selection](https://cedclinic.com/minor-cannabinoids-and-terpenes-cannabis-synergy/), dosing, and treatment decisions, and follows each case meticulously as your child responds. Learn more about [pediatric medical cannabis care](/pediatrics/#pediatric-cannabis). What This Is Not ## Clear boundaries, stated plainly. Erin’s role is easier to understand when it’s equally clear what she does not provide. ✕ Not a replacement for your child’s pediatrician or specialists ✕ Not emergency or urgent care ✕ Not a diagnostic service ✕ Not insurance-based care Common Questions ## A few things families ask Does this replace my child’s regular pediatrician? No. Erin works alongside your child’s existing pediatrician and specialists, not in place of them, and coordinates with Dr. Caplan when cannabis-based care is part of the plan. What counts as a “call” during the week? Any check-in with Erin, whether that’s a new question, a dosing concern, or working through a decision together, up to 3 times per week as part of your family’s plan. Is this covered by insurance, and do you work with families outside Massachusetts? *Coverage and geographic availability depend on your specific situation. Reach out below and we’ll walk through what applies to your family.* ## Start the Conversation Tell us what’s going on with your child, and we’ll help you find the right starting point. Reach Erin Caplan, NP, and Dr. Caplan directly using the form below. - ### Connect with Dr Ben Caplan, MD & Erin Caplan, NP Your Health, Your Questions: Let’s Talk - Name* First Name Last Name - E-mail* example@example.com - Phone Number* Please enter a valid phone number. - Time Frame: As Soon As Possible Preferably Soon Flexible: Anytime Works Not Immediate: Probably Later - Add a Message - - Should be Empty: --- ### Verification & Medical Governance - **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD - **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House). - **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`). - **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/). - **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637). - **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).