For young adults navigating life after foster care

☼ Raleigh NC

A PLACE TO BE

● ABOUT

No one should do this alone

Aging out of foster care often means facing adulthood without the safety net most people lean on — the practical things, but also the steady relationships. Tamarisk is where that changes: a place where you're known, supported, and surrounded by people who stick around.

ABOUT US
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A group of people, mostly young women, are sitting on a blanket having a picnic in a park. They are surrounded by trees and green grass. Some are wearing hats and sunglasses. Food and snacks are spread out on the blanket. A woman in a red shirt is standing and talking, holding a quilt or blanket.

● COMMUNITY

Stories of Belonging

Tamarisk gathers every week around the table—sharing meals, stories, and the kind of conversations that build real community.

The most meaningful moments at Tamarisk aren’t big events — they’re the slow, steady rhythms of community. 

Learn more
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A table with various dishes including a salad, sliced tomatoes, and additional side items; hands are reaching for food. 
Real voices from the Tamarisk community.
“I feel safe here — safe enough to talk, open up, and trust. Tamarisk gives me the sense of belonging I’ve always needed, and because of it, I feel more hopeful about the future.”
— Mia
“I wished I had a safe place to spend the holidays and friends who understood my pain — and now I do through Tamarisk.”
— Lennda
“When I started coming to Tamarisk, I realized I wasn’t alone anymore. The women here began to feel like aunties — people who genuinely care and show up week after week.”
— Nyomi
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A seat at the table

Tamarisk is a community built for young adults who've aged out of foster care or grown up adopted. Friendships, shared meals, people who show up the next week and the week after. It's yours if you want it — come find out what that feels like.

I'm in

Be Part of the Story

Provide a meal, volunteer on Community Nights, share a life skill, or become a Connection Partner. There's no single way to be part of Tamarisk — what matters is showing up.

VOLUNTEER

Churches, businesses, and organizations help expand the network of support around young adults.

PARTNER

Monthly partners help sustain meals, mentorship, and practical support throughout the year.

GIVE

Get involved
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● CONTACT

Get in Touch

Whether you’re interested in getting involved, partnering with Tamarisk, or simply learning more about the community, we’d love to hear from you.