The New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children in the state of New Jersey. Mission The mission of the NJAAP is the attainment of optimal health, safety and well-being of New Jersey’s children (infants, children, adolescents, young adults) and promotion of pediatricians (primary care pediatrician, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialist) as the best qualified of all health professionals to provide child health care. Vision The vision of the NJAAP is to be the leading authority, advocate and voice for the health of New Jersey’s children and for the profession of pediatrics. Basic Beliefs and Values In order to accomplish our mission: • We will always promote the health and well-being of infants, children and adolescents. • Our credibility will be unassailable with pediatricians, regulators, allied professionals and organizations and healthcare consumers • We will seek to anticipate and respond to critical issues that impact children, adolescents and healthcare professionals