The organisation of the Work is based on the principles of autonomy and communion that make it one big family. Each Foyer de Charité is both responsible for and guarantor of this family spirit.
The Foyers de Charité are usually governed by the General Assembly, the Father Moderator and the International Council. The General Assembly sets the general direction of the Association. It elects the Father Moderator and the members of the International Council. The Father Moderator and the International Council supervise the life and mission of the Foyers de Charité. They ensure the smooth running of the Foyers de Charité.
In their mission of governance, the Father Moderator and the International Council are supported by a general secretariat made up of a secretary general and heads of department.
However, since 3 February 2022, following decrees Prot.N.2022/6 and Prot.N2022/195 of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the dicastery on which the Foyers de Charité depend, the temporary government of the Foyers de Charité has been entrusted to various pontifical delegates.
Since 14 February 2024, two pontifical vice-delegates have been appointed:
- Sister Christine Foulon, Religious of the Assumption
- Mr Laurent Landete, Director of the Collège des Bernardins.
In addition, a Foundation recognised as being of public utility provides financial support for the international development of the Foyers de Charité.
Each Foyer de Charité is itself based on a civil legal structure in line with the country in which it is based.