I think that whatever the reason is you need to help fix. If he does not want to go home don't make him. That is all you can do until you know the problem.
if you don't then the foster home will come and get the baby.
If a 17-year-old refuses to come home, it's important to first try to understand the reasons behind their actions. Open communication and seeking professional help, such as counseling, can be beneficial in addressing underlying issues. It may also be necessary to involve authorities or child protective services to ensure the teen's safety and well-being.
Unless 16 is the legal age where you are, you are responsible for her unless she gets emancipated.
A parent can try to make their 17 year old come home at 10:00pm but the child can chose to do whatever they want.
File for a restraining order is one possibility. And keeping her at home is another option.
Is your child of a selfish nature?
Yes they can.
Of course they can make you come back. Getting a girl pregnant does not give you the right to leave home against your parents wishes.
Depends on the state. You can be reported as a runaway and the police will bring you back. Anyone who have helped you can be charged with aiding a runaway.
In most places, the law requires that parents or guardians are responsible for the care and supervision of a 16-year-old. If a 16-year-old does not come home, the parents or guardians should contact the authorities to report them as missing. Parents can also seek assistance from law enforcement in locating and ensuring the safety of their child.
Of course you can.