Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region

Fatherhood plays a vital role in building strong families and strong communities. This weekend, an event in the Triangle will bring together fathers, family advocates, and community leaders to focus on that important mission.Jon Champion talks with Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region about the upcoming NC Fatherhood Conference, the work her organization is doing across the state, and why supporting fathers matters now more than ever.