Public - Bereaved Parents of Madison Inc

04/10/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that through the work that started here at BPoM 10 years ago, and that was continued by steadfast bereaved parents around the state, yesterday the Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers ! A few of our long-time members and volunteers were able to attend the bill signing. This is incredibly important legislation that honors stillborn babies as STILL BORN. Although the $2,000 non-refundable tax credit will not cover all the medical expenses, burial costs, and lost wages of these parents, it goes a long way in recognizing their babies as children born in the state of Wisconsin and offering meaningful support.

We are immensely grateful to Sen. André Jacque and Representative Lindee Brill for their leadership as well as all of the cosponsors and each legislator that voted for this bill, along with the core group of parents who led this bill across the finish line. Many of our bereaved parents have offered public testimony over the past 10 years, and we are grateful they shared their stories and their babies with us. This is for you sweet babies, you matter, you count!

10/31/2025

10/21/2025

We would like to give our biggest thanks to Rebecca Markert, one of BPOM's longest serving volunteers. Rebecca was instrumental in the incorporation of Bereaved Parents of Madison, Inc as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2014. She then served a two year term as Director At Large on the board from 2016-2018. She also chaired the Rainbow Pregnancies of Madison group for many years. Rebecca volunteers in memory of Lilith Ann. Thank you Rebecca for everything that you have done to help support bereaved parents.

03/05/2025

Please consider donating to help Mikayla’s Grace supply boxes to NICU and Bereaved families in our community. We are grateful for the wonderful support they provide to families in our area. Visit the Mikayla’s Grace page for more information on how to donate.

03/02/2025

Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 AM for a day of connection, reflection, and growth at our NEW Healing through Storytelling Workshop. This in-person event is open to any bereaved parent who has experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant death.

Click the link below for details and to purchase your tickets.

Come join us for a hands-on workshop where we explore the power of storytelling as a tool for healing and personal growth!

02/16/2025

Did you know that Bereaved Parents of Madison Inc. is ENTIRELY volunteer run and funded? Here is one of our younger volunteers Cedar, who put 564 return address labels on newsletters in honor of his big siblings who died before he was born. Thanks for all of your help Cedar.

02/12/2025

Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 AM for a day of connection, reflection, and growth at our NEW Healing through Storytelling Workshop. This in-person event is open to any bereaved parent who has experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant death.

Click the link below for details and to purchase your tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1222205783399?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2025

Thank you The Capital Times for doing a lovely write-up on all we do. We couldn't do this work without our amazing volunteers and through generous donors like you! If you'd like to help us continue our mission, please consider a donation via our website (www.bereavedparentsofmadison.com) or
Venmo:
https://captimes.com/news/for-50-years-madison-group-has-helped-parents-grieve-infant-loss/article_94dbc3aa-ca1f-11ef-a1ca-2bf083c94578.html

Bereaved Parents of Madison has over 240 active volunteers who offer immediate and ongoing support to parents who’ve lost children up to 1 year old.

01/09/2025

We are grateful for the time that Becky Swance dedicated to the BPOM board. Becky joined the board in 2021 and served as Treasurer and President. She volunteered in the memory of BJ and Davis. Thank you for everything you did Becky!