
August 2025 Parents’ Night Out
It’s Parent’s Night Out time again. We want to thank you, the foster parents, for all you do, by giving you an evening out. Enjoy a date night or just get some rest. This event is intended for all the children in your home, birth to age 18.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with your kids and to give you a bit of a break.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2025 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2025. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

August Teen Service Project
You may have noticed the date has been changed for this event. That is because we have an exciting activity planned after our service project. Some dear friends have opened their home and pool to us for a back to school swimming party and cookout following our service project day. We are still planning the details of the service project and will send out an email with official details once it is all confirmed. We will plan to meet at the Morgan’s home at 12:30, spend the afternoon serving and then head to the Collard Family Home around 6. We will swim and eat from 6-8:30. Pick up will be at the Collard’s at 8:30 or whenever you need to pick up your children. Please register your teens, Age 13+, for this event and have them read and sign the code of conduct if they have not done that yet. We are excited to serve and play together.

September Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

September 2025 Parents’ Night Out
Our Community volunteers and the members of One Church Barfield are excited to serve your families.
Parent’s Night Out. We want to thank you, the foster parents, for all you do, by giving you an evening out. Enjoy a date night or just get some rest. This event is intended for all the children in your home.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with the kids.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2025 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2025. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

Teen Karaoke Party
This month’s teen event is a Karaoke party. We will gather and have dinner together and have some karaoke fun! We are looking forward to spending the evening with the teens. Please use the form below to register your teens for this event.

October Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Teen Fellowship at Fortified Fitness
Teen fellowship event at Fortified Fitness. We are excited to partner with Fortified for the second time this year. We will enjoy team challenges and games as we build community and relationships. Please sign up using the form below.

October 19, 2025 - Fall Family Fellowship
Your families are invited to the Rutledge Family Farm for a fall family fellowship!! We are looking forward to spending the afternoon with you. Join us for Hayrides, Outdoor Games, Bonfire, Roasting Marshmallows, Fall craft, and lots of fun and fellowship.
Chili and Hot dogs will be served.
Please register below so we can be sure to have enough food and supplies for all.
This event is for your entire family. An adult must be present at this event.
Please Register for this event using the button below.
If you have not signed the 2024 liability waiver yet or have new kiddos in your home since the last event, please use the link at the top of the parent portal to do so.

November Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

November Parents’ Night Out - 2025
Thanksgiving Parent’s Night Out. We want to thank you, the foster parents, for all you do, by giving you an evening out. Enjoy a date night or just get some rest. This event is intended for all the children in your home.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with the kids.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2024 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2024. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

Teen Friendsgiving - 2025 (Age 13 & up)
The teen leadership group has been working on planning an exciting Friendsgiving event for November 9th. This event will be held at Emma’s home. The turkey will be provided. Please have your teen bring a side to share at the Thanksgiving feast. We will play some Thanksgiving themed games and enjoy time of fellowship with friends.

Teen Christmas Party (Age 13 and Up)
Teen Christmas party fellowship.
This event will be hosted by our Intern, Emma York, at her home.
We will have chili for dinner, please bring a side dish to serve with dinner. We plan to decorate cookies and do a white elephant gift exchange. Each teen should bring one wrapped gift without a label, valued $20 or less. It does not have to cost $20 but we are asking that gifts no be more than that.
As with all of our events this is for all of the teens in your home, foster, bio, adopted.
If you have any questions, text or call, Anna - 615-525-0707.
Use the form below to register your teens for this event.

December Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Christmas Parents’ Night Out - 2025
Christmas Parent’s Night Out. Enjoy a chance to get Christmas shopping done, have a date, or just enjoy the quiet of home! Bring the kids and enjoy an evening out! We have dinner and activities planned for the evening.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with the kids.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2025 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2025. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

DCS Christmas Party - Mid Cumberland & Davidson Co Families
Stars and Strikes in Smyrna is once again, generously, hosting the DCS Christmas party for all Mid Cumberland and Davidson County foster families. Make sure to register using the button below so we know how to prepare. Each child will be given an arcade card to play games(no tickets will be earned), bumper cars, laser tag, and bowling so they can enjoy these activities as much as they wish. Pizza and drinks will be served and each child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, and then receive gifts. This event is for all the children, of all ages in your home. Whether they are foster, adopted, kinship, or biological, all are invited.
We are thankful for the community partners who love to serve your families.
When you register please let us know how many adults and children will attend with you, children’s age, and gender and which county you are in. If there are changes to your household between now and this party please edit your registration and let us know that you made a change so we can be sure to make the change on our end as well.
The Foster care family parade is in Nashville again this year following this Christmas party so watch for the sign up information on that and make sure you get your family registered to attend that event as well. It’s going to be a great day.

July picnic family Fellowship - 2025
We have secured a perfect location for this family fun event! We can’t wait to have you all join us for some summer fun. Cedar Hall School in Christiana has graciously offered us their property for this event. We will enjoy a cook out, play games, and enjoy splashing in the creek and having water balloon fights. It’s going to be great.
It’s time for our summer fun water party!! Bring the whole family for this time of fellowship.
If you are able, please bring a side dish to be served with the hot dogs. We will provide hot dogs and buns and a few sides. If you are not able to bring a side please join us anyway. There will be plenty for all. I will send out a sign up genius for this event with simple sides options so we don't end up with nothing but dessert!! HAHA Not that the children would mind if we did.
Bring your bathing suit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet, towels, and probably a change of clothes for the ride home.
If you know of a foster family who is not getting our messages or attending events please share this with them or encourage them to be in touch with us so we can get them on the email list. We don’t want anyone to miss out on all the fun!
Please Register for this event using the button below.

July Teen Hike and Waterfall play - age 13 and up
For this months teen event we are planning a hike to a waterfall and opportunity to play in the falls. At this point we are planning to meet at the Morgans home at 9:30 am. We will shuttle the kids to Tullahoma to either Machine or Rutledge falls and enjoy a day together in nature. We will take a picnic lunch to share before we head back home.
Please fill out the form below to register for this event so we are sure we have enough volunteers, vehicles and drivers as well as food for the event.

July Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

June Parents’ Night Out
This is how much our Community Partners love your families. Believers Chapel called early January to let us know they wanted to go ahead and book their month to host Parents’ Night Out!! We are thrilled to have such eager ministry partners.
Enjoy an evening out for a date or a rest or whatever you want to do! We just hope you enjoy these hours to catch your breath. We are thankful for you and want you to know we have your back.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with the kids.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2024 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2024. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Teen Night - Graduation party to celebrate our teens who graduated this year.
Congratulations Graduates!! We have a few teens who graduate high school this year and we want to celebrate them. We will gather at the Rutledge’s home for a teen fellowship in honor of our graduates. We will serve dinner, play games, swim in their above ground pool, dance, and enjoy fellowship. If you are able please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Please wear a modest swim suit and bring shorts and t-shirt or swim cover for when you are out of the pool. Swimming is optional for any who want to swim. There will be games and other activities happening as well.

June Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at . We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

May Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at (location to be found). We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.
Teen Creek Day Fellowship
For this teen fellowship we will gather at Cedar Hall School for a cookout, games, and some creek fun!


Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

April Family Fellowship - Barn Dance and Dinner
This years Family Fellowship Event is dinner and a dance for the entire family. We will gather at New Heights Chapel Sunday April 13th for fun and fellowship. We will have someone teaching some line dancing and maybe even a little swing. This is a family friendly environment and it doesn’t matter if you know how to dance or not. Dinner will be served and we will have games and other activities for those who aren’t wanting to dance. We are excited to enjoy this evening with your families and try something new together.
We are talking to someone about providing a live band and caller for the dancing but don’t have all of those details worked out yet so we will keep you posted but with or without live music we will have a great time.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Teen Fellowship and Service Project
I am sending out an email reminder that this date has changed. Our oldest son, Ethan, is graduating from his military training in Oklahoma on Thursday April 3rd so we will need to travel on the 2nd to be there. I am sorry to change things up and hope your teens can still join us for this event.
We will gather at New Heights Chapel to bake, decorate and package goodies and deliver them to our local police and fire stations. We will also enjoy some games and dinner together. These events are for any teens, age 13 and up in your foster homes. We are looking forward to enjoying this afternoon and evening together.
If you are not able to get your teen there by 4:00 please bring them whenever you can. Call or text Anna Morgan when you are on the way so we can let you know where we are, in case we are out delivering. Also, if you would like to carpool or have your child picked up please let us know and we will see what we can do. We cannot guarantee that we can get a ride for every child but we will certainly do our best for those who are unable to get their teen to the event.

April Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at home of Helen Soyster. We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

March Teen Fellowship
March teen fellowship will be held at New Vision Church on Hwy 41.. This event will be a game night and dinner will be served.
We desire to encourage community amongst the teens while offering mentorship and encouragement from staff and leaders. The teen group will be for teens age 13 and up. Grade does not matter. There will be opportunities for them to share experiences in a safe environment with mentors present and to encourage one another as we grow together. Each event will have male and female adult leaders in attendance to supervise and the rules will be the same as they are at Parents’ night out in order to keep kids and staff safe.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

March 2025 Parents’ Night Out
The team at North Blvd is excited to serve your families.
Parent’s Night Out. We want to thank you, the foster parents, for all you do, by giving you an evening out. Enjoy a date night or just get some rest. This event is intended for all the children in your home.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. The children will be divided into age groups and will rotate through activities and game time. We have many volunteers who are excited to spend the evening with the kids.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
If you have not filled out your waiver for 2025 please do so before registering. Only if the children in your home change will you need to fill out the waiver again. This waiver will cover all events for 2025. The link is at the top of the parent portal. Thank you!!

Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at Cedar Hall School. We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. Each month we will have an activity of some sort to enjoy together for those who appreciate keeping their hands busy while they chat.
I am adding a short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. We are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Fortified Fitness - Teen night event
Bridge Family Ministries is partnering with Fortified Fitness in Murfreesboro to bring you a evening of fun and challenge for all the youth in your home age 13 and up. We are excited about this activity and think your teens will have a great time.
This event will be able to accomodate the first thirty teens who register using the registration form below. If we have more than 30 we will add you to the wait list and see if we can get space for more kids.
There will NOT be food at this event so please have your kids eat dinner before they come. We will have bottled water for everyone.
Please use the button below to fill out the liability waiver for Fortified. It will have to be completed before your teens can participate. Thank you.

February 2025 Parents’ Night Out!
NOTE: This event is being held at North Blvd West, which is located off 840 off Veterans Hwy in Murfreesboro. This is NOT the North Blvd over by MTSU. We wanted to be very clear about this so no one ends up at the wrong location.
We are excited about this new partnership!
Parent’s Night Out! We want to thank you, the foster parents, for all you do, by giving you an evening out. Enjoy a Valentines date or just get some rest. This event is intended for all the children in your foster family home whether traditional or non traditional foster, bio or adopted.
Dinner and snacks will be provided. We will have the children divided into age groups and plan active games, activities, and a craft for them to enjoy.
Please fill out the registration form below and enjoy your evening out!!
We do need to have everyone fill out the liability waiver again since it is a new year. This waiver will cover all events for 2024 unless where a special location needs an additional waiver for their business, church, or organization. The link is at the top of the parent portal.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Foster Mom's Support Group
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at Mrs. Elizabeth Rutledge’s home. We will enjoy tea, finger foods, and fellowship. I am adding short registration form so we have an idea of how many to prepare for. If you forget to register or don’t know you are able to make it till last minute please just join us anyway. Elizabeth and I are looking forward to spending the evening with you ladies.

Teen Bible Study
Teen Bible study at the Home of Brent and Anna Morgan. This Bible study meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month. Teens are welcome to join when they are able, they do not have to commit to come every week, although we love having them anytime. We will serve dinner at the beginning each week, do a game and then study together. Right now we are doing a walk through the Bible. Use the button below to contact us and let us know if your teen is planning to join us or if you have any questions.

Teen Game Night
Big news for 2025 - We are kicking off our monthly teen fellowship activities. We desire to encourage community amongst the teens while offering mentorship and encouragement from staff and leaders. The teen group will be for teens age 13 and up. Grade does not matter. There will be opportunities for them to share experiences in a safe environment with mentors present and to encourage one another as we grow together. We are beginning this program with a game night at Emma York’s home. Emma became our first ministry intern last fall and we couldn’t be more excited to have her. She is such a gift to the ministry and to all of the kids in particular. Each event will have male and female adult leaders in attendance to supervise and the rules will be the same as they are at Parents’ night out in order to keep kids and staff safe.
For this first event we will serve Taco Soup and play games.

ETC gymnastics foster parents’ night out
WOW!!! It’s 2025 and time to kick off another incredible year of foster family fun and fellowship. We are excited that you are a part of our program and can’t wait to get to know your family better through these events.
Since 2024, ETC Gymnastics has kicked off our year with an incredible foster parents’ night out at the gym. This event is a highlight of the year for many of our youth and we hope your kids will be there.
Yes, the time listed for this event is correct!! I know, it’s amazing. Plan to arrive at 6:15pm, Bridge Family Ministries will provide pizza and drinks for all of the children and then ETC will take over with the entertainment. Bridge Volunteers will be on site all evening to help but ETC will be running the show and they do an absolutely incredible job.
This event is for limited ages and does have a cap on how many can attend so be sure to get your registration in as soon as you can.
Age 2-4 must be potty trained, they can take 24 of this age group. You can leave them for the entire event or you can pick them up and get them home to bed.
Age 5 - 15, these young people will be divided into groups and will move through the evenings activities with their coaches. We can register 120 youth for this age group.
Please contact us with any questions. Anna Morgan : 615-525-0707 or bridgefamilyministries@gmail.com