MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Children in Alabama are still dealing with obstacles in their future, but their overall well-being is at its highest level yet since a national research project on children’s welfare began in 1990.

The 2012 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation released Wednesday ranks Alabama 45th in the nation.

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