A disease characterized by any of various malignant neoplasms composed of abnormal cells that tend to proliferate rapidly and invade surrounding tissue. Without treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, cancer cells can metastasize to other body sites and cause organ failure and death. A malignant tumor.
The Adoption Process. The legal process of adopting, from application to finalization, can be a lengthy one. It may take six months or more from the time you apply before a child is placed in your home; it will take at least three to twelve months after that before the adoption may be finalized in court. The basic tasks in the adoption process in New York State are: 1  Choosing an adoption agency. 2  Submitting an application. 3  Completing the homestudy process. 4  Attending agency-sponsored training. 5  Working with a caseworker to find an appropriate match.
However, the Department will grant a request for FMLA/CFRA leave for these purposes of at least one day but less than two weeks' duration on any two occasions. Leave for childbirth or placement for adoption or foster care must conclude within twelve (12) months of the birth or placement.