A family consultant helps families going through divorce reach mutually agreeable settlements. In addition to focusing on the financial aspects of the divorce agreement, the family consultant is also concerned with the well-being of the children involved in the case. These family counseling professionals can be assigned as part of a public services social work program or brought in to facilitate a collaborative divorce scenario. Job duties include providing psychological counseling services to family members, recommending suitable approaches to handling child custody, and providing emotional support throughout the proceedings. A family consultant may also work to support foster care family programs.