The mission of the Genetics Program is to promote the health and well-being of individuals and families who are impacted by inherited conditions or birth defects through public health assessment, policy development, assurance, and collaboration. The goals of the program are to reduce morbidity and mortality from inherited conditions and birth defects, to improve the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by inherited conditions and birth defects, and to empower people to make informed decisions about genetics and health.