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I agree with our state, it depends on the age of the child. The younger age, the quicker the timeframe should expire. Younger children who have the possibility of forgetting the impact of the neglect/abuse/etc at such a young age should be given a "fast track" to avoid further possible impact imo.
6 months is long enough IF the parent is working the plan. I might even stretch it to a year, depending on circumstances and progress. HOWEVER, if the parent is not working the plan at all, that time should move up quickly - say 3 months. If parents are not making any appointments, being destructive, and have a history of abuse and/or other TPR'd children, 3 months is WAY longer than I think anybody should have to wait until moving the child into a reasonable permanency plan.
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