Photo by DAVID ALBERS
Naples resident Jaquie Francois prepares her sons, Maliq Arbyummi, 2, center, and Tariq Arbyummi, 3, for school on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in their East Naples home. Francois, 21, was a teen mom of two boys and has juggled school and jobs to provide a better home for them. The annual Kids Count report ranks Florida 36 out of 50 states for child well-being based on 10 health indicators. Early childhood development is a key factor, the Annie E. Casey Foundation says, in helping low-income families can gain a foothold. David Albers/Staff






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