Number: HARD-003 Description: How do fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect influence adoption processes worldwide? Narrative: Articles concerning the developmental needs of patients with FAS and FAE are on topic. More information about the risks and benefits of adoption of these patients, including profiles of adoptive parents who are best suited to deal with these difficulties. Any information dealing with official acts or laws associated with adoption and FAS/FAE are on topic. Documents concerning additional medical costs are relevant. Sources restricted to the effects on the Native American community are off-topic.