In re D.Q.W., T.A.W., Q.K.T., Q.M.T., & J.K.M.T.

LEVINSON, Judge.

Respondent (Quillón Thorpe) appeals from an order terminating his parental rights in his daughters, Q.K.T., Q.M.T., and J.M.T. Cross-appellant Wake County Department of Human Services appeals from the denial of its motion to dismiss respondent’s appeal.

The minor children were born July 1998, February 2000, and February 2001. On 24 May 2002 petitioner Wake County Department of Human Services (Wake County) filed a petition alleging that the children were neglected and dependent as defined by N.C.G.S. § 7B-101(9) and (15). A nonsecure custody order was entered on 28 May 2002, and…