; (2) takes into consideration the assets and needs of communities in which they are located; and (3) promotes coordination between local programs and public agencies and private entities that promote child, parent, and family well-being. (b) Local uses of funds Grant funds from the lead entity shall be used to develop, implement, operate, expand, and enhance community-based family strengthening services designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, which may include the following: (1) assessing community assets and needs through a planning process that— (A) involves other community-based organizations or agencies that have already performed a needs-assessment, where possible; (B) includes the meaningful involvement of parents; and (C) uses information and expertise from local public agencies, local nonprofit organizations, and private sector representatives in meaningful roles; (2) developing a comprehensive strategy to provide a continuum of preventive, family-centered services to children and families that strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, especially to young parents, to parents with young children, to families in hard-to-reach areas, and to parents who are adult former victims of domestic violence or child abuse or neglect, through public-private partnerships; (3) (A) providing for core child abuse and neglect prevention services, which may be provided directly by the local recipient of the grant funds or through grants or agreements with other local agencies, such as— (i) parenting support and education programs, including services that help parents and other caregivers support children’s development; (ii) mutual support and self help programs for parents and children; (iii) parent leadership skills development programs that support parents as leaders in their families and communities; (ii) respite care services; (iii) outreach and follow-up services, which may include voluntary home visiting services; and (iv) community and social service referrals