; Whereas families participating together in service are afforded quality time learning about their communities; Whereas adults engaged in family service learning serve as positive role models for their children; Whereas family service learning projects enable families to build substantive connections with their communities, develop a stronger sense of self-worth, experience a reduction in social isolation, and improve parenting skills; Whereas family service learning has added benefits for English language learners by helping individuals and families to— (1) feel more connected with their communities; and (2) practice language skills; Whereas family service learning is particularly important for at-risk families because family service learning— (1) provides opportunities for leadership and civic engagement; and (2) helps build the capacity to advocate for the needs of children and families; Whereas family service learning programs are equipped to face the unique challenges brought on by the COVID–19 pandemic through community engagement via video teleconferencing or in a socially distanced manner; Whereas family service learning will remain relevant throughout the pandemic as communities face new challenges such as navigating remote learning, technological literacy, and building and maintaining new relationships within communities; and Whereas the value that parents place on civic engagement and relationships within the community has been shown to transfer to children who, in turn, replicate important values, such as responsibility, empathy, and caring for others: Now, therefore, be it