First Goal of Home Visits?

• A. Become/Remain familiar with the inside of the dwelling
• B. Develop/Continue rapport with the client
• C. Verify the Residence
• D. Develop/Continue rapport with the client family, sponsor or other residents

Answer: (C)

The first home visit focuses on verifying the residence. Establishing where the client actually lives is foundational for safety, accountability, and service delivery. By confirming the correct address, occupancy, and who is living at the dwelling, you ensure you’re visiting the right place and can assess any immediate housing or safety concerns that could affect supervision. Once the residence is verified, you can move forward with building rapport and gathering more contextual information, but knowing exactly where the client lives is the essential starting point. Building rapport with the client or with family/sponsors is important, yet it follows once you’ve confirmed the residence and laid the practical groundwork.