Welcome to Your New Home

A friendly place for immigrant children to feel welcomed, confident, and connected to American culture. Through education, community, and so much more, we support you as you learn the language, traditions, and values that help you thrive in your new environment.

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NEW TO AMERICA?

Let Us help you!

Who are we

Nextstep is a group of caring, helpful, and loving kids. We originally started with three 5th grade students. We hope to expand and share our dream with millions of other people.

Who we help

We are willing to reach out to anyone new to America struggling to make friends. Children from the ages 8+ are allowed to use this website.

How we help

Through helpful chats, easy to follow tips, and experienced friends, we will try our very best to guide our consumers toward confidence, kindness and feeling like they belong.

Meet The Team

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HEY!

I'm Connor!

Hi I am Connor and I am part Vietnamese. I am ready to help immigrants adjust to American culture. My hobbies are running, video games, and soccer.

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HI!Im

EMMA!

Hi! I am Asian American and I speak 3 languages. My hobbies are baking, basketball, and playing the violin. I hope to someday become the first Asian Female Supreme Court Justice. You'll see me as a capybara icon on our website!

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Hello!

I'm James

Hey there! I love Pokemon, playing football, and horseback riding. I'm excited to help new friends feel welcome in America and share all the fun things we can do together!

What We Offer

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Learn & Grow

Fun lessons about American culture, history, and daily life designed just for kids like you.

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Make Friends

Connect with other children who understand your journey and share similar experiences.

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Chat & Share

Talk with friends, share stories, and practice your English in a safe space.