The CityKids Foundation, Inc. | 165 followers on LinkedIn. Our mission is to empower urban young people, ages 13 to 19, through arts and educational programs to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in school, the workplace, and in life. Founded in 1985, CityKids has offered high-quality arts experiences to underserved young people. Gradually and organically we enriched programs, adding leadership and community service opportunities, and needed educational support, career, and mental health services to support youth development into adulthood.