Advocacy

The Demeter Foundation advocates for women in the Wisconsin Women's Correctional System (WWCS) statewide.

For women re-entering Dane and the immediate surrounding counties (Columbia, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, and Sauk), we provide transitional services and resources regarding health services and education. We advocate for women in Dane County with parole agents and Community Corrections to provide our clients with support and continuity of services.

Please note that we do not:

• Provide legal counsel, arbitration, or legal services
• Provide housing, co-sign on leases or rental agreements, negotiate with landlords, or broker roommate/housemate agreements 
• Provide cash under any circumstances, co-sign loans, or provide references for obtaining loans or other financial matters
• Provide bail money or arrangements
• Provide transportation unless it is pre-arranged and approved

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Welcome Home Kits

The Demeter Foundation delivers welcome home kits with basic necessities to women exiting the Wisconsin Women's Correctional System and entering 68 of Wisconsin's counties.

Apply for a welcome home kit here.
Donate $20 for a welcome home kit here.
Items you can donate

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8 Dimensions of Wellness

Over the years, The Demeter Foundation has provided various, impactful information focused on health, healing, and recovery for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in Wisconsin. The foundation supports SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
​Our workshops will begin again in Spring 2018 and are based on "Creating a Healthier Lifestyle". Instructors will be from a variety of backgrounds and discussing sections in their areas of expertise. 

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Our services are free of cost. 
For more information, 
complete a program interest form.