My question involves juvenile law in the State of: California.
I have a friend, age 17 with birthday in nearby September, who seeks to run away from home in the form of being harbored at another friend's home. Her reasons being: Excessive arguing, Contention, Religious Conflict, General Unhappiness.
On her behalf I am requesting the following information:
- What exactly her rights are as a minor in this situation
- What action her legal parents can take to retrieve her
- What action her legal parents can take against the harboring family
- If she can refuse to return home
- If she can request to be put into a chosen foster home rather than return home (the harboring mother is a certified foster parent)
Any other information which would prove useful would be greatly appreciated.

