The Patronato ACLI is a private law body that performs a public service. It is recognized and supervised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy pursuant to L. 152/2001.
The Patronato offers information, assistance and protection services to all citizens for the achievement of any social security, social and health care and immigration provided by laws, regulations or employment contracts.  The main activities include, for example, counselling on social security, the submission of pension and invalidity applications, counselling on accidents at work, the forwarding of applications for unemployment and family support, the sending of instant availability declarations and advice on residence permits.
The Patronage operates on a non-profit basis. The majority of benefits are provided free of charge, while some are provided on the basis of a conventional contribution