Objective. To understand the meaning of home visits byneonatal nurses for mothers of premature babies. Methodology.A qualitative study was conducted with 21 mothers of familiesparticipating in a project that supported families of prematureinfants, born at a university hospital in the city of Londrina, Brazil.Data collection was conducted through semi-structured individualinterviews, using a form with the identification data of mothersand an interview script. Results. Three themes were revealed: thehome visit as a support to the family, individualized home care,feeling cared for and supported in performing the baby’s care.Conclusion. The home visit from the perspective of longitudinalcare was a powerful resource that promoted the link betweenfamilies and nurses, decreasing doubts, fears and anxieties of themother. In addition, home care was provided and adherence tocare and treatment was encouraged.