In re I.S.

JACKSON, Judge.

Respondent father appeals from the order entered by the Wayne County District Court terminating his parental rights with respect to I.S., a minor child.

I.S was born 24 December 1997 to Jessica S. and Eddie M. (respondent). At the time of I.S.'s birth, respondent was incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Corrections where he remained until 24 May 2004. Respondent was unable to sign I.S.'s birth certificate due to his incarceration.

I.S. was removed from the custody of Jessica S. on 26 September 2002 into the Department of Social Services' ("DSS") custody and placed…