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About the Foundation

Accountability
is a life skill.

To inspire young people to make better choices, accept responsibility, and build a legacy they can be proud of.

Meet the founder
CaNon Harper
CaNon HarperFounder and creator of The A.C.C.O.U.N.T. Model™

The person behind the model

CaNon Harper

Founder and creator of The A.C.C.O.U.N.T. Model™

CaNon Harper is an author, speaker, and founder of The Accountability Foundation, Inc., dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through accountability based education. As the creator of The A.C.C.O.U.N.T. Model™, he transforms lived experience into practical lessons on decision making, personal responsibility, and positive life outcomes. His message is simple but powerful: accountability isn't punishment: it's a life skill.

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Life keeps accounts. Every decision is either a deposit or a withdrawal.
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In a participant led gesture symbolizing personal accountability, along side TAM facilitator, the young men point inward.

From the community

The A.C.C.O.U.N.T. Model™ in Action

Continuing the conversation around accountability, choices and positive change, with the young men previously reached through The Domino Affect.

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Why we exist

Our mission. Our purpose.

Our mission

We equip. We empower. We transform.

Dedicated to educating and empowering youth and young adults through accountability based education that strengthens decision making, personal responsibility, and positive life outcomes.

  • Accountability builds character
  • Knowledge creates choices
  • Choices shape destiny

Our purpose

To inspire young people to make better choices, accept responsibility, and build a legacy they can be proud of.

  • Make better choices
  • Accept responsibility
  • Build a legacy

Board of directors

The people behind the Foundation.

CaNon Harper also serves on the board, alongside:

  • Cari Robinson-Burns

    Cari Robinson-Burns

    Vice President and Secretary

    Cari Robinson-Burns is a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and community advocate dedicated to empowering families throughout pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. A Community Doula Perinatal Specialist with Norton Healthcare, Cari combines her background in social work with a passion for maternal health, NICU families, and improving healthcare access for underserved communities. Through education, advocacy, and compassionate support, she helps families find their voice and navigate some of life's most important moments with confidence.

  • Dave Moore

    Dave Moore

    Treasurer

    Dave Moore is an entrepreneur and former owner of FDM Transportation LLC, bringing firsthand experience in business ownership, leadership, responsibility, and perseverance to The Accountability Foundation. As an original member of TAF's Board of Directors, Dave supports the Foundation's commitment to equipping young people with the accountability, decision making skills, and personal responsibility necessary to create positive life outcomes.

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