Essential Elements Supplemental Handout Booklet This page contains electronic copies of the Essential Elements of Child Welfare Practice Supplemental Handout booklet that is handed out during class. Content By Section Information Gathering Safety Threats CPS Assessment Activities Monitoring Child Safety Protective Capacities Flow Chart Checklists Teens and Permanency Please Note: While we will do our best to ensure content stays up to date, users will need to cross-reference the content and forms with current policy and procedure, both of which are subject to change periodically.