home visit

noun

British
: a visit by a doctor to someone's house

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In that case, a child in DCF care asked a DCF worker to be placed in foster care during a home visit; The worker said no, and the child died in an apparent suicide less than an hour later. Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026 But, there are a few things to look out for that may warrant a home visit from your nearest plumber. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Some of the 12,000 families have received the initial eligibility screening, while others have already received a home visit or started repairing their roofs in preparation for a solar system. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The parents of four were subsequently arrested by Arkansas authorities March 20 after a home visit turned up evidence of possible child endangerment including locks on the outside of their children’s bedroom doors. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Without the home visit, her teacher might have suspected the child had a speech or social delay. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 Visit More than six months after the kids had moved in, Rochelle was with them at the pediatrician’s office when Sheffield called to arrange his first home visit. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 That interest intensified after Chris Mara’s home visit, as Giants executives remained in constant phone contact with Harbaugh and his camp. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 During your home visit, the estimator will take measurements and discuss the project and best options for your budget range. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Home visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20visit. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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