I am a person first.

​I have family members and friends that love me and I love in return. I can succeed.

The Demeter Foundation condemns the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police. We mourn and condemn the loss of Breonna Taylor and countless other Black women to police brutality in our nation.
We condemn systematic violence against the Black community. We stand against racism and bigotry that are in the foundations of our country. We recognize that to move towards a more just and equal nation we must confront our nation's history of white supremacy.
In accordance with our mission of "Advocating and educating for the humane treatment and civil rights of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in Wisconsin" we stand with our African American sisters and brothers in the fight for justice. We recognize systemic racism which is its own pandemic in our nation and are committed to the fight for systemic reforms in our justice system.
We as a board declare that BLACK LIVES MATTER.
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2020 Wellness Workshops are being planned!
Plans are underway for the "Creating a Healthier Lifestyle: Holistic Wellness" classes for Fall/winter of 2020. Classes meet for two afternoons a week for four weeks, learning about and discussing how the "Eight Dimensions of Wellness" ( Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial and Occupational) work together to build strength and support in our lives. Contact us for further information and get on our update list.​
The Prison Family Bill of Rights...
Was developed by a group of advocates attending the 2012 National Prisoner Family Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Demeter Foundation was proud to be part of this process. Families still struggle today to be treated with dignity and respect.
You can read the document here.
Supporting Mothers of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women
Are you a mother of a woman involved in the criminal justice system? Do you need support in dealing with your daughter's situation? We have Certified Peer Specialist Support Services from a mother whose daughter is incarcerated. We are building a statewide network of support. Please contact us to become part of it. You can send a message on our "Contact Page" or call us at 608-298-3563.
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Items are needed for our Welcome Home Kits for formerly incarcerated women.
Please visit our Services Page for a list of items we gladly accept.

"Let Your Spirit Soar"
​Open call for artwork...

Entries are coming in for our proposed "Let Your Spirit Soar" 2021 Gallery showing in Milwaukee, WI. We are excited to be partnering with Madeline Grace Martin, MFA, on this exciting project and Nicole Tasker, who be assisting. Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women from around Wisconsin can submit poetry, prose, short stories, paintings, sketches, crochet, beadwork and other pieces. Announcement and entry forms are at all three women's facilities and have been provided to community corrections. If you, or someone you know, would be interested, please contact us for information. 608-298-3563 or tdfwi@live.com

Formerly Incarcerated Women Returning to Dane County, WI

If know of a woman returning to Dane County from the Wisconsin Women's Correctional System, please let her know about us. We can send her our Program Interest Form to fill out so we can assist her in finding programs and resources. You can also download the form here or call us at 608-298-3563.​
Visit our Services Page to find out more about what we offer to support women.