; (7) a description of the criteria that the lead entity will use to identify communities in which to provide services, and select and fund local programs in accordance with section 205, including how the lead entity will take into consideration the local program’s ability to— (A) collaborate with other community-based organizations and service providers and engage in long-term and strategic planning to support the development of a continuum of preventive services that strengthen families; (B) meaningfully partner with parents in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services; (C) reduce barriers to access to community-based family strengthening services designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, including for diverse populations with demonstrated need; and (D) incorporate evidence-based or evidence-informed practices, to the extent practicable; (8) a description of outreach activities that the lead entity and local programs will undertake to maximize the participation of low-income families, racial and ethnic minorities, children and adults with disabilities, sexual and gender minority youth, victims of domestic violence, homeless families and those at risk of homelessness, families experiencing complex needs, and members of other underserved or underrepresented groups; (9) a plan for providing operational support, training, and technical assistance to local programs, which may include coordination with public agencies and private entities that promote child, parent, and family well-being to support increased access to a continuum of preventive services that strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect; (10) a description of how the performance of the lead entity and local programs will be measured in accordance with section 206